All posts by jefftravis

Secrets of the Heath returns for Easter holidays!

March 13th, 2023

The popular Secrets of the Heath event returns for the Easter holidays, celebrating our local heathland’s vibrant history and wildlife with a packed programme of events. The free event takes place at Hogmoor Inclosure, Whitehill & Bordon, on Saturday 15 April from 10am to 3pm. The popular event had been due to take place last […]

Talented young photographers shine in South Downs National Park competition

March 13th, 2023

A beautiful image of a little egret ruffling its feathers and a compelling shot showcasing the geology of the South Downs are the winners of the National Park’s youth photo competition. Sixteen-year-old Billy Evans-Freke, who attends BHASVIC in Brighton and lives near Ringmer, captured the wonderful shot “Golden Egret” as the sun broke through the […]

Wheely good news! Disability scooters launched in South Downs National Park

March 13th, 2023

A brand new fleet of off-road mobility scooters is being unveiled at popular sites in the South Downs this spring. The four-wheeled scooters, which will be available to hire, can cover all types of terrain and will help people with restricted mobility to make the most of the beautiful landscape and views. To coincide with […]

Community effort turns tree tragedy into stunning sculpture in Brighton

March 10th, 2023

One of the oldest English Elm trees in the world that was destined for the incinerator is being lovingly transformed into an amazing work of art.  The beautiful gilded tree sculpture will be unveiled in Preston Park, Brighton, this spring and reunited with its surviving “twin” elm.  The pair, known locally as the Preston Twins, […]

A golden moment on South Downs wins public vote

February 21st, 2023

A stunning sunrise over the South Downs has won the National Park’s People’s Choice vote for best photograph. “Golden Sunrise” showed a misty morning at Bury Hill, West Sussex, and was the clear favourite in the public poll, which over 1,600 people took part in. Twenty five shortlisted images from the National Park’s 2022 photo […]

Walk of the Month: Explore amazing heathland near Haslemere and Liphook

February 8th, 2023

Walk route expert Charlie Hellewell guides us through a beautiful heath walk in the South Downs National Park that’s a stones throw from a busy town and railway station on the main London line. This month’s featured walk is one from our Rail to Ramble series, where the train can be used to make the […]

Taking time out in South Downs to appreciate the joys of nature

February 8th, 2023

An innovative scheme to help people’s wellbeing by immersing in stunning landscape and history has been launched. Timescape will encourage people to take “time out” and get involved in nature-based arts and crafts, as well as enjoy walking trails in the tranquil surrounds of the South Downs. The project will be based at Amberley Museum […]