All posts by jefftravis

“Spring might actually be here” – a note from a South Downs Ranger

April 4th, 2024

Assistant Ranger Ethan Purdy shares his thoughts and reflections as spring starts to unfold. I don’t know about everyone else, but it feels like spring might actually be here. Almost. This time of year, brings a whole host of feeling, which are hard to explain – but I’ll give it a go. When watching an […]

Opportunity to help shape South Downs National Park

April 4th, 2024

Are you interested in helping to shape the future direction of the South Downs National Park? The National Park Authority is striving to bring the voices of communities, sectors or groups whose voices are not often heard into our discussions. These include but are not limited to people in the commercial or land management sectors, […]

Heath basking for mental health in the South Downs

April 4th, 2024

Olivia French, Heathlands Engagement Officer, shares her tips for finding your inner zen by connecting with nature at heathland. Spring is often considered to be a period of new life and fresh starts when things wake up. This makes it a perfect time to tune your senses to connect with nature.  It’s well known that […]

Uncovering the hidden past of river valley in South Downs

April 4th, 2024

Carbon dating has revealed that humans have been living in one corner of the South Downs for well over 3,000 years. The Meon Valley Archaeology and Heritage Group has uncovered a series of incredible finds near the River Meon in Hampshire. The group are now working with Winchester University on a complete review of the […]

Remnants of gladiatorial arena found in South Downs National Park

April 1st, 2024

A Roman gladiatorial arena thought to date from 100AD has been discovered in the South Downs National Park. Believed to be one of the UK’s most significant archaeological discoveries this century, the incredible find was made while work was being carried out in the garden of a private dwelling located between Chichester and Midhurst, in […]