Discover the Wealden Heath Special Protection Area

Join our heathland engagement team  and partners for a host of events and activities to celebrate our lowland heath habitat.

Our guided walks, and community events are themed around the rare wildlife, stunning landscape and fascinating history of the heath.

Spring/Summer 2025

Saturday 24 May: Bordon Pet Appreciation Day 10:00- 15:00

Have a go at our countryside dog challenge and be in with the chance of winning all sorts of goodies for your dog!

Thursday 4th June: Walk with the nightjars  20.45

Discover more about this mysterious heathland bird and get a new perspective on the heaths at night. Book here

Friday 5th June: Mothy morning Ludshott Common  07.30-09.30

Drop in to see some of the fascinating moth species we find in our trap (please note this is very weather dependent). Booking here 

Sunday 22nd June: Discover your Heaths Day, Hogmoor Inclosure 11:00-16:00

Join us and our community partners for a day of free family fun celebrating our amazing heathlands. Have a go at crafts, bug hunting and discover the fascinating story of our heaths through the ages.

Please cycle or walk if you can!

There is no booking needed to attend the event, however advance booking is required for the following talk and walk as part of the day:

Hogmoor Through the Ages Talk by Woolmer Forest Heritage society

Discover Nightjars– guided nightjar walk with the rangers

Nocturnal Nature encounters: Shortheath Common, 20:45- 22:30

Join rangers and the National Park’s Dark Skies expert and ‘Queen of Darkness’ Elinor Neman for a guided walk around Shortheath Common to discover more about some of our nocturnal wildlife and the wonders of the night sky. Booking here