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A group of walkers across a field from behind.
A field of bright red poppies against a backdrop of rolling hills with a covering of mist and the sunrise in the background.
Walkers againsy a backdrop of the South Downs landscape.
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Jamie Fielding
Westerlands stroll GGC 110825 credit George Stride
Jamie Fielding
21 March 2025 Nigel Watts Stroll – Walkers (rear) going South towards Rathfinny from Long Burgh nr Alfriston (G Linturn)
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Walks & Activities

We organise over 200 interesting and varied walks each year throughout the beautiful South Downs, together with a range of educational activities and events to promote our cultural heritage.

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A group of people observing a landscape.
A white stork flying with material for building a nest in its beak against a backdrop of a leafy tree.
A view of a stretch of field with some wildflowers.
The Chief Executive of the South Downs National Park Authority in discussion with the Chairman of the Friends of the South Downs.
Man standing at front of classroom delivering a lecture to a group of schoolchildren facing him sat on the floor.
A landscape view of the White Stork & Nature Revival festival in Storrington and the stalls at this festival.
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White Stork David Taylor
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David G and Sion McGeever (5)
credit Sam Hare
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Campaigning & Conservation

Our vital work is to influence the outcome of planning applications, contributing to local neighbourhood plans and commenting on the emerging plan for the whole of the South Downs National Park.

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Projects & Impact

Our volunteers and members support a huge array of projects to help improve access enjoyment of the landscape and to preserve the South Downs for future generations.

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