Eastbourne Downland Group

Working to increase appreciation of the unique landscape and benefits of Eastbourne's publicly-owned downland

[Eastbourne Downland Group @DownlandGroup]

Dogs on leads particularly important to allow our Downland #skylarks and other ground nesting species to breed, as well as to protect #livestock

[Victoria Benstead-Hume @victoriahume]

March 1st marks the start of bird nesting season. If you are taking your dogs for a walk in the countryside, please please please PUT YOUR DOGS ON A LEAD

[Eastbourne Downland Group @DownlandGroup]

Your chance to have your say on how our Downs should be managed 2-8pm TODAY!

[EcoEd2030 @EcoEd2030]

Come and join us at this drop-in session on Downland conservation planning at ⁦@EastbourneBC⁩ town hall - a chance for old and young to have a say! We will be there with children after school

[Eastbourne's Walking Champion: Gill Mattock @GillMattock]

About to attend (and have my say on) EBC's public consultation on future plans for the downland. Town Hall today between 12 and 8pm. Pls find time to come along and have your say too

[Eastbourne Downland Group @DownlandGroup]

Your chance to have your say of the future of Eastbourne's Downland #wildlife #farming #landscape

[Eastbourne's Walking Champion: Gill Mattock @GillMattock]

If you fancy a walk next Wednesday, see below . . . . https://t.co/PrUcfFuXse

[Eastbourne Downs @EastbourneDowns]

Did you know there are great walking routes around our golf club where you can experience the most stunning views over the South Downs? Remember to pop into the clubhouse for your well earned refreshment after your walk 🚶‍♂️🌿
#walk #southdowns #eastbourne

[South Downs National Park @sdnpa]

We're calling it.

It's now officially stargazing season. 🔭🌌🌠

Remember to wrap up warm, take a hot drink & snacks, download a stargazing app to help spot constellations & #EmbraceTheDarkness

📷 Jamie Fielding

[Eastbourne Downland Group @DownlandGroup]

Exciting times!

[Trevor Beattie @TrevorBeattie]

Walking on Eastbourne downlands today with @TimSmitEden of the @edenproject and @CllrDavidTutt to discuss new ways to open up this part of the @sdnpa South Downs National Park to a wider and more diverse public

[South Downs National Park @sdnpa]

"Autumn is my season, dear. It is, after all, the season of the soul." - Virginia Woolf

📷 Sam Moore/SDNPA
📍 Cuckmere Estuary

#SouthDowns

[South Downs National Park @sdnpa]

Great to see the students of Gildredge House School open @EBLewesWalkFest last week while raising funds for @Empathy_Action

It's inspiring to see one of our local schools venturing outdoors to experience this amazing landscape.

[Eastbourne Walking Festival @EBWalkFest]

Walkers enjoyed experimental drawings across the Downs yesterday for 'Taking a Line for a Walk' organised by Eastbourne Downland Group and The University of Brighton. Walkers shared stories, experiences and the views led by Phil Tyler (photos by Catherine Tonge) 🚶‍♀️✏️ #walk

[Eastbourne Downland Group @DownlandGroup]

Not the best of weather for appreciating Eastbourne's stunning downland but artists are hardy beasts! Thanks to Phil Tyler for leading this inspirational (but windy) adventure & @EastbourneDowns for the safe haven! #Walkfest @EBLewesWalkFest @GillMattock @EastbourneBC

[Eastbourne Downland Group @DownlandGroup]

Happening today! @Eastbournenews @Eastbourne_Info @SouthDownsFans @TownerGallery

[Eastbourne Walking Festival @EBWalkFest]

Taking A Line For A Walk: Landscape #Artist Phil Tyler agrees with Paul Klee that drawing is like “taking a line for walk”. #Walk, talk and draw your route from the Eastbourne Downs Golf Course to Butt Brow and back. Wed 25th Sept, 11am – 3pm. Book online! https://t.co/lxrSUf55Ce

[Eastbourne Downland Group @DownlandGroup]

@3VAsupportVCS @peer_partners @SurvivorsnetBtn Really happy to be on board!

[Eastbourne Downland Group @DownlandGroup]

This walk goes ahead (though will involve indoor activities in the Club House if the rain does not relent!). However the East Dean to Friston Forest Walk with Polegate Rambling Club, due to start at 10am today, has been cancelled.

[Eastbourne Walking Festival @EBWalkFest]

There’s a lot more to The 9th Green on the @EastbourneDowns Golf Course than meets the eye. Join Antonia Lucas, Walk Fest co-ordinator and Tim Squire, South Downs National Park Ranger on this Micro Adventure guaranteed to stimulate the senses, 24 Sept @ 11am🚶‍♂️sign up online!

[Eastbourne Downland Group @DownlandGroup]

This walk will go ahead, though wet weather contingency plan may be necessary

[Eastbourne Walking Festival @EBWalkFest]

There’s a lot more to The 9th Green on the @EastbourneDowns Golf Course than meets the eye. Join Antonia Lucas, Walk Fest co-ordinator and Tim Squire, South Downs National Park Ranger on this Micro Adventure guaranteed to stimulate the senses, 24 Sept @ 11am🚶‍♂️sign up online!

[Eastbourne Downland Group @DownlandGroup]

A fascinating & #accessible walk on #Eastbourne Downland! Suitable for wheelchair users. Full details: https://t.co/rdVSYa34Kc #Walkfest @EBLewesWalkFest @VisitEastbourne @GillMattock @EastbourneGroup

[Eastbourne Downland Group @DownlandGroup]

A fascinating & #accessible walk on #Eastbourne Downland! Suitable for wheelchair users. Full details: https://t.co/rdVSYa34Kc #Walkfest @EBLewesWalkFest @VisitEastbourne @GillMattock @EastbourneGroup

[South Downs National Park @sdnpa]

There's a lot more than meets to the eye on the 9th Green at Eastbourne Downs Golf Club!🏌️‍♂️

Our ranger Tim Squire will be helping to lead a fascinating walk and talk as part of Eastbourne Walk Fest on Sep 24.

Find out more 👉 https://t.co/7QKGZ1cpnk

#Eastbourne #Lewes

[South Downs Ranger @Ranger_sdnpa]

join us on our 4 walks for @EBLewesWalkFest we will be handing out free @sdnpa branded water bottles #IShareThePath to all our participants #reusablewaterbottles

[Eastbourne Downs @EastbourneDowns]

Spaces are still available for three walks taking place at Eastbourne Downs Golf Course.
The 9th Green: A Walking Micro-Adventure (24 Sept)
Eastbourne Downs Golf Course and Surrounds (24 Sept)
Taking A Line For A Walk (25 Sept)

Book online! https://t.co/cC2rn5tJmu