All posts by Luke Geoghegan

Markwell’s Wood-1 Well Site

May 4th, 2017

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING SDNP/16/04679/CM – Markwell’s Wood-1 Well Site, South Holt Farm, Dean Lane End, Forestside, Rowlands Castle, West Sussex. This application has now been withdrawn by the applicant. UKOG’s Letter to SDNPA 02 May 2017

On the ground in April 2017

May 2nd, 2017

Work to maintain the South Downs Way National Trail included replacing way markers and, installing gates along the route, as well as repairing a water tap at Amberley. Tested a new route for walkers, horse riders and cyclists to publish on ViewRanger by completing a 7 mile stretch from Fittleworth, taking in heath woodland farmland […]

On the Ground April 2017

May 2nd, 2017

Don’t forget to say hello if you spot our Rangers and volunteers out working in the National Park. Here’s a taste of what they achieved in April 2017. Work to maintain the South Downs Way National Trail included replacing way markers and, installing gates along the route, as well as repairing a water tap at […]

Watch our Barn Owl Cam

April 28th, 2017

Our barn owl pair now have 5 eggs, which is great news. The next few days will be interesting to see if any more are laid. They can usually have 5 or 6 eggs but have been known or rare occasions to lay up to 7 or even 8. This cold spell could well halt […]

John Muir Award in the South Downs National Park

April 21st, 2017

‘In every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks’ – John Muir Do you like being outside in the fresh air? Do you like discovering new places? Do you want to help look after the wildlife and beauty of the South Downs? If the answer is yes to any of these questions […]

7 Days Out for Grown-ups this Easter

April 13th, 2017

Looking for some inspiration for the Easter weekend? Here are some top tips on how to make the most out of your visit to the South Downs National Park this Bank Holiday… Visit a South Downs Brewery We have several award-winning independent breweries in the South Downs. Most of these offer brewery tours, giving beer […]

Volunteers needed to ‘nanny’ goats in the South Downs National Park

April 10th, 2017

Volunteers are needed to support conservation work in the South Downs National Park by looking out for a newly arrived herd of 12 goats, brought in to help restore rare chalk grassland near Upper Beeding in West Sussex. The rare-breed ‘Bagot’ goats – which go by the names of Frances, Iona, Grace, Gloria, Gina, Gladys, […]