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.

Winter/Spring 2025

• Sunday 12th January: 10:00-14:30 Youth Action; Heathland Conservation

Monthly Wellbeing  Nature walk: 10:00-11.30 Hogmoor Inclosure

Join engagement ranger Elinor for a relaxed wander around Hogmoor Inclosure, taking in all of the senses and seasonal changes. (No booking needed) Upcoming dates:

• 9th January
• 6th February
• 6th March
• 3rd April

• Tuesday 14th January: 12:30-14:00 Winter wander on Weaver’s Down

• Dark Skies Festival  13th- 23th February 

• Sunday 16th February: 10:00-11:30 Longmoor Through the Ages

• Thursday 20th February: 10.00-11:30  Bimble on Bramshott

• Saturday 22nd March: 10:00-12:00: Community litter pick Broxhead common Join the rangers for a community litter pick around Broxhead common and help us look after one of our rarest UK habitats. No need to book, just drop in.

• Saturday 22nd March: 13:00-14:00: Birding for beginners

Ever wandered what you’re hearing whilst walking the dog? The rangers will introduce you to how to use binoculars (we’ll have some you can borrow) and point out some of the most common sounds you’ll hear on the common this time of year.

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