A 5km stretch of new path has been given the green light, opening up year-round access for walkers and cyclists into the heart of the South Downs National Park. The Centurion Way will be extended from West Dean to Cocking Hill Car Park, building on the success of the previous upgrade of the path in […]

Boxing Day wouldn’t be Boxing Day without a family walk to revive the senses after one too many mince pies and mini-chocolates. And what could be better than the breathtaking views of rolling green landscape, clean fresh air and a glorious crimson sunset over the South Downs National Park? So here are our five top […]

An inspiring campaign to create new wildflower corridors to help save bees is edging towards the halfway point of its fundraising target. As 2019 draws to a close, Bee Lines has now garnered donations to the tune of more than £29,000. The latest fundraising boost has come from Forest Holidays, which gave just over £9,400 […]

Her inspiration to volunteer came from a hilltop view. With the innocent eyes of a child, Kirsty Ferris looked out across the skyline from Highdown Hill and saw a scene of stark contrast. Conurbation met country…and dusky icons of industry were juxtaposed with the intense green expanse of the South Downs. It was a profound […]

A musician’s love of walking in the South Downs landscape has inspired a new album. Composer Damian Montagu is releasing A Walk Into Reverie next month, following the success of his album In A South Downs Way. The collaboration with actor Hugh Bonneville attained the No.1 spot in the UK Classical Charts. A Walk Into […]