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Tourism brings boost to nature in South Downs National Park

October 8th, 2025

Well over £15,000 has been raised by tourism businesses over the past year to help protect the National Park for future generations. The Visitor Giving initiative continues to go from strength to strength, giving customers the opportunity to donate to the South Downs Trust, the official charity of the National Park. Visitor Giving invites customers […]

Grazing sheep settling in well at Mill Hill nature reserve in South Downs

October 8th, 2025

More than 50 ewes have taken up residence for the winter months at a nature reserve to help wildlife flourish. Herdwick sheep are now happily grazing Mill Hill Local Nature Reserve, near Shoreham, a 28-acre site which is owned by Adur and Worthing Council and managed in partnership with the South Downs National Park Authority. […]

Piognant reunion for campaigners who fought to protect the South Downs

October 8th, 2025

A special reunion took place among people who fought tooth and nail to protect the South Downs and create a National Park. Some of the surviving members of the South Downs Campaign gathered at The Three Horseshoes, in Elsted. Without their determination, the South Downs National Park might never have existed. The creation of a […]

Access to be improved at popular hill in South Downs

October 8th, 2025

Much-needed improvements are being made to improve access to one of the National Park’s most scenic viewpoints. Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has begun work to replace the visitor steps at St Catherine’s Hill Nature Reserve, in Winchester, ensuring safe and sustainable access to the top of the Iron Age hillfort and wildlife […]

New insect discoveries in South Downs National Park

October 8th, 2025

Two rarely-seen insects have been causing a stir at Seven Sisters Country Park. Our rangers were thrilled to spot scarce blue-tailed damselflies at one of the Country Park’s newly-restored wetlands. The ‘spot’ has been confirmed by the Sussex Dragonfly Society and is only the second colony found in Sussex this year, and only the sixth […]