South Downs National Park

From rolling hills to bustling market towns, the South Downs National Park’s landscapes cover 1,600km2 of breathtaking views & hidden gems.

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Thank you to our amazing volunteers 💚

Over the last 12 months, 328 of you have contributed an extraordinary 16,055 hours of your time.

The South Downs wouldn't be the vibrant, beautiful place it is without your dedication and the invaluable work you do.

📸: SDNPA

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A moment of cosmic calm for your feed.

📍Burton Mill Pond
📸 Robert Maynard

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Together, we’re taking climate action by building resilience across our nature, our communities, our heritage and our rural economy.

Find out how: https://t.co/qGmOmc7VbE 🔗

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Climate action is the theme of this year’s #WorldEnvironmentDay - and it’s also one of the seven key objectives in our Partnership Management Plan.

Our greatest strength as a National Park is the way we work in partnership.

📸: Greening Steyning

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There's still time to have your say on our proposed Local Plan 💬

To find out more and make a comment, visit https://t.co/6DIev4akFE

📸: Robert Maynard

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A new strand of our #TakeTheLead initiative is around helping nature thrive in ponds and rivers 🐟

Learn more here: https://t.co/06ho0HwG0I

This animation has been made possible thanks to funding from the #NationalLottery #HeritageFund as part of the #DownstotheSea project.

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Wild thyme, an iconic species of well-managed chalk grassland, is the food plant of choice for both common blue and large blue butterflies, providing sustenance for larvae.

On warm days, scent of the plant will fill the air, providing a herby fragrance.

📸: Anne Bostwick

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Our rangers have been out dog poo surveying at Kingsley Common - do you want to guess how many poos they found in just 250 metres?

318.

Love our heathlands? So do the rare ground nesting birds and reptiles living here. Please pick up your dog's poo and help protect them.

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Proudly a National Park for All.

Happy #PrideMonth 💚

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Connecting the South Downs to the North Downs, the 37 mile long Downs Link follows two disused railway lines.

Crossing the Surrey Hills, Low Weald, South Downs and Coastal Plain, the Downs Link is perfect for walkers, horse riders and cyclists.

📸: SDNPA

#NationalWalkingMonth

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Take in the views, take some photos, and take your litter home.

The outdoors is a special place and one of the easiest ways to keep it special is to take home what you bring with you (and that includes dog poop for those with pooches!)

📸: Thomas Moore

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When the view starts looking back 🐏

📸: Eleanor Best

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Vacancy: Principal Development Management Officer 👇

In this role there is the opportunity to deal with a varied, complex and caseload, including major applications for residential, employment and tourism development to name but a few.

Find out more > https://t.co/xdw4KocwMx 🔗

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Explore our Heathlands Sculpture Trail, 7 sculptures inspired by the wildlife and history of the heathlands.

Why not try and find them all?

Find out more: https://t.co/x40r1OO8du 🌳

#NationalWalkingMonth

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A moment of calm.
📍Lord's Piece

📸: Jamie Fielding [@jimmy_fieldino]

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Where are you hanging out this bank holiday Monday? 🦜

Looking for ideas? Head over to our Walking Hub > https://t.co/Zye1lrn8ov

📸: Sarah Womersley

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Happy #EuropeanDayOfParks 🌳

We’re proud to be one of many protected landscapes across the UK and Europe where people and nature come together.

📸: Tim Kahane

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For a quieter trip, try another time or another spot in the National Park.

You can find plenty of inspiration on our website: https://t.co/0iuRCsvjU6 👀

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Sunshine + bank holiday = a very busy Seven Sisters.

Here's a few reminders before you visit 👇

📸: Sam Moore

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• Stay out of the water (blue-green algae has been confirmed in the meanders)
• Keep clear of cliff edges and bases
• Public transport will spare you the car park chaos
• And no, the River Cuckmere still isn’t a clever shortcut on the #SevenSistersHike

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