All posts by jefftravis

Victory as bridge infilling proposal in South Downs National Park is scrapped

November 8th, 2022

The National Park Authority has welcomed the scrapping of proposals to infill a Victorian railway bridge that could one day become an active travel route for walkers, cyclists, wheelchair-users and horse riders. National Highways has confirmed that it will no longer infill a Hampshire bridge with foamed concrete. The bridge, on Stoke Road, near Itchen […]

Next round of innovative funding scheme for farmers in South Downs

November 8th, 2022

Farmers and land managers in the South Downs National Park are being encouraged to apply for funding that could significantly improve business resilience and help the environment. The South Downs National Park Authority is putting the call out for applications as new funding becomes available for farmers to implement nature recovery, climate action and sustainability, […]

Children join National Park Ranger for nature walk to mark big birthday

November 4th, 2022

Schoolchildren turned “nature detectives” and took part in a special celebratory walk to mark the 50th anniversary of the South Downs Way. More than 40 pupils from Buriton Primary School joined National Park Ranger Chris Lickley for a guided walk to learn more about the 100-mile trail and the amazing wildlife living near it. The […]

Embrace the darkness and win £100 as South Downs photo competition returns

November 3rd, 2022

Autumn and winter bring shorter days for exploring the South Downs, but the night-time offers its own dazzling display of the natural world. Now the National Park is asking people to capture the awesome wonders of the night sky as the popular astrophotography competition returns for its third year. As one of only 20 International […]

Ouse Valley wins £2m funding for climate action

October 12th, 2022

Communities in the Ouse Valley are celebrating today after being awarded more than £2m to help make the region a national pioneer in tackling the climate change emergency. The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK, has awarded the significant sum to Ouse Valley Climate Action (OVCA), which successfully […]

Ten of the spookiest spots in the South Downs this Halloween

October 10th, 2022

The Downs are shrouded in a mysterious mist and there’s a frightful chill in the air. Spooky season has arrived! With some of the darkest skies in England and an abundance of nocturnal wildlife, it’s no wonder autumn and winter stir up a swirling cauldron of myths, legends, and folklore. The hills and valleys harbour […]

Give ’em pumpkin to talk about this Halloween in the South Downs!

October 10th, 2022

Would you like to pick your own special pumpkin this Halloween? The South Downs National Park has number of huge pumpkin patches that offer an enchanting experience for all the family this autumn. Sompting Pumpkins will be opening their field gates at Halewick Lane, offering crafts, tractor rides, local food and drink, and over 70,000 […]