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Step into a time machine in the South Downs National Park

May 13th, 2026

To celebrate National Walking Month, we’re shining a spotlight on some amazing guided walks in the South Downs that really are like stepping back in time! The “In Their Footsteps” walking tours celebrate some of the many great writers, poets, artists, musicians and naturalists who have drawn inspiration from the beautiful landscape and wildlife over […]

The healing power of nature in the South Downs

May 13th, 2026

Every year scores of people benefit from green social prescribing in the National Park to support their mental and physical health. Often referred by NHS and social prescribing link workers, local authorities working with families, and carer organisations, the participants take part in a range of nature-based activities. They include gentle nature connection walks, making […]

A new sanctuary for wildlife in the South Downs National Park

May 12th, 2026

A new sanctuary site for nature has been secured near the beautiful River Meon in Hampshire. Following a public fundraising appeal, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has acquired Court House Meadows, a water meadow alongside the river. The 8.66-hectare site, just south of West Meon village, will be managed to support wildlife, restore […]

Have your say on vital placemaking plan for National Park

May 12th, 2026

People are being encouraged to have their say as the South Downs National Park’s Local Plan goes out for public consultation. The National Park Authority is preparing a new Local Plan to guide how and where development takes place in the National Park over the next two decades, replacing the current Local Plan adopted in […]

Exciting makeover is completed on ancient trail in South Downs National Park

May 5th, 2026

A beautiful medieval route with an intriguing history has been given a new lease of life in the South Downs National Park. There were cheers as the local community gathered to celebrate the improvements to the ancient West Burton to Bury Coffin Trail, in West Sussex. For almost 1,000 years, before motorised transport, the deceased […]