All posts by lukewalter

Down to earth – the unique soil of the South Downs National Park

December 4th, 2024

Soil. The chances are most of us never stop to consider the ground underneath us. Sure, we might all engage and interact with some of the flowers, trees and bugs are see climbing up out of the ground but, what is happening in the soil is just as important as what’s happening above it. According […]

Ratty’s remarkable return to the South Downs!

October 7th, 2024

Once a common sight on Britain’s riverbanks, the much-adored “Ratty” has become a rarity on many of the UK’s waterways. But now the animal made famous by The Wind in the Willows is making a remarkable comeback in the South Downs National Park, with a detailed ecological report showing that water voles are indeed thriving, […]

Meet the “not-so-spooky” species of the South Downs

October 3rd, 2024

As the crisp autumn air settles in and the evenings grow longer, thoughts often turn to all things spooky and mysterious. But here in the South Downs National Park, not all creatures of the night – or day – are as eerie as they may seem. Let’s take a lighthearted look at some of the […]

Embrace Autumn with all five senses

August 29th, 2024

As the leaves turn golden and the air becomes crisp, autumn is the perfect time to experience the South Downs National Park through all five senses. This season, let nature’s splendour envelop you in a multi-sensory adventure that deepens your connection to the landscape. Sight Visit Alice Holt or Friston Forest to watch the treescape […]

New initiative putts nature recovery into the golf sector

August 27th, 2024

Golf clubs across the South Downs National Park and beyond are coming together to help fight biodiversity loss. With golf courses covering two per cent of England and a significant number of clubs in the South Downs, there’s tremendous potential for courses to become havens for wildlife, particularly bees and butterflies, as well as golfers. […]