All posts by Luke Geoghegan

5 ways to Discover the South Downs

March 4th, 2015

From rolling hills to bustling market towns, the South Downs National Park’s landscapes cover 1,600km2 of breathtaking views, hidden gems and quintessentially English scenery. A rich tapestry of wildlife, landscapes, tranquillity and visitor attractions, weave together a story of people and place in harmony. Our iconic South Downs Way National Trail is always inviting but […]

South Downs National Park is 5 Years Old!

March 4th, 2015

This month we celebrate 5 years of the South Downs National Park. What difference has being in a National Park make, you may ask? Here are just five successes from the UK’s newest National Park’s first five years: Thanks to work by landowners, other partners and the dedicated volunteers of the South Downs Volunteer Ranger […]

The Queens are Coming

February 26th, 2015

February is the usual start to the bumblebee season. The first bumbles to be seen are young queens that were born towards the end of last year’s season, between May and September. Following birth these new youngsters will have quickly mated with a male, then fattened themselves up with surplus nectar and pollen and finally […]

South Downs’ straw bales wins people’s choice vote

February 13th, 2015

A golden image of straw bales in evening light is the deserving winner of the people’s choice prize in the South Downs National Park Authority’s photo competition 2014/15. Taken by Andy Walker from Cuckfield in West Sussex, the photograph was shortlisted by the competition judges who praised the technical strength of the picture and loved […]

New identity unveiled in campaign for South Downs National Park

February 9th, 2015

A new campaign encouraging people to look differently at the South Downs National Park and think about their journey as part of the adventure is being unveiled in Winchester, Brighton & Eastbourne this February. “Not many people can say they have a 1,600km2 back garden,” says Andrew Lee, Director of Strategy and Partnerships for the […]