All posts by Luke Geoghegan

Free National Parks Week events in the South Downs

July 5th, 2016

Become an extreme explorer, bushcraft expert and wildlife ranger for National Parks Week National Parks Week in the South Downs, 25-29 July 2016  Have you ever sniffed the forest floor, seen the world through the eyes of an owl or laid a trail through the woods?  This National Parks Week we want to change the […]

South Downs take lead on Pondtail Wood action

June 23rd, 2016

See more recent update on Pondtail Wood The South Downs National Park Authority has secured agreement from the Environment Agency and Forestry Commission to lead on a coordinated response to restore Pondtail Wood in West Sussex. Margaret Paren, Chair of the South Downs National Park Authority, said: “These two government agencies, along with ourselves and […]

Bike Week

June 10th, 2016

National Bike Week starts on Saturday 11 June and we’re hoping this film of cycling in protected landscapes, including the South Downs National Park, inspires you to get out on your bike. We have worked with local communities and bike hubs across the National Park to facilitate and encourage people of all ages and abilities […]

The Trundle Folklore

June 9th, 2016

One of the best known landmarks of the South Downs is the Trundle, an Iron Age hillfort standing three miles from Chichester. The folklore that surrounds this historical monument tells tales of buried treasure in the form of a golden calf, protected by the devil. The first reference to treasure being buried at the Trundle […]

Intrepid water vole travels 7km and takes a selfie

June 7th, 2016

The UK’s largest ever water vole release is being hailed a success as evidence shows the rare animals are once again established on the River Meon in Hampshire. Once a common sight in the area, water voles had been locally extinct in the Meon Valley for at least ten years. Now, thanks to a joint […]