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 Events 2024

• Wellbeing in Nature walk

  

• 14 April   11:00-12:30  Discover Heathlands

• 18 April  13:00-14:15 Birdsong on Broxhead 

• 25 April 17:30-19.00 Longmoor Through the Ages

• 5 May   04:30-06:45  Singing birds of Shortheath

Mark International Dawn Chorus Day with us on Shortheath  Common as we listen to the birds on a gentle walk around the site.

• 23 May  20:45- 22:30  Connecting with the Night- Alton Walking festival

Discover how Broxhead Common comes to life in the dark during this nightime guided walk. Booking via the Alton Walking Festival Website

• 27 May: 10:30-13:30 Weavers Down Rail to Ramble 

• 31 May     20:45-22:30 Connecting with the Night- Alton Walking Festival

Discover how Kingsley Common comes to life in the dark during this nightime guided walk. Booking via the Alton Walking Festival Website

8 & 9 June     Secrets of the Heath  

If you are a community organisation or local walking group interested in arranging a talk or guided walk, please contact us on heathlands@southdowns.gov.uk