National Park rivers are at risk ❌ 📉57% of water bodies are failing to meet ‘good’ ecological status 🤢254,808 hours of sewage were spilled in National Park rivers in 2024 No more neglect or broken promises - We’re demanding action with @campaign4parks.bsky.social 👉 www.cnp.org.uk/support/camp...

'You came and looked and saw the view Long known and loved by me Green Sussex fading into blue With just a touch of sea.' – Alfred Lord Tennyson * * * Chanctonbury Ring, a prehistoric hill fort on the South Downs - West Sussex, England by flindersan

This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, we're sharing an important message: if you think someone might be suicidal, take action, interrupt their thoughts and show them you care. Visit samaritans.org/WSPD Photos from the 17 mile challenge fundraising vital funds for Olly's Future charity supproted by FSD.

On Saturday, Friends of the South Downs supported the Worthing Five Peaks Challenge organised by the team at Olly's Future, raising vital funds during World Suicide Prevention Week. It was a beautiful day of community and fundraising, well done to everyone involved!

That feeling when you’re halfway through your walk only to be greeted by a rain cloud…. We hope your walking isn’t being dampened by the spells of intermittent downpours we are experiencing! 🌧️

Some snaps from a walk from Hascombe to Winkworth covering parts of the Greensand Way Long Distance walk. Fancy joining us this Friday for a 6.5 mile walk along this route? Join us from 10:00 to 13:30. Send an email to [email protected] to find out more and book your place. 🥾

Our upcoming joint event with Friends of Chichester Harbour is a talk by the wonderful Michael Blencowe on "Auks & Orcas: a journey around the British Isles." ⛵ Please join us for a wonderful evening in Chichester city centre. Ticket price includes arrival drink: bit.ly/3UAKo7V

Our South Downs for All Project in Hampshire is well on the way with school visits to Butser Ancient Farm, Weald and Downland Museum, and Gilbert White's House taken over the recent summer term, supported by NL Heritage Fund. Visit the project website to read about our work: southdownsforall.org.uk

Keep those sign-ups coming in! Thank you to those who have already signed up and claimed their free Young Adult membership! We've got some upcoming events that you may wish to get stuck in with 🙌 Sign-up today and get your free membership! bit.ly/4nk1mVi

Upcoming FREE event! 📍Tuesday 19th August, online via Zoom at 19.00pm. 🦋 A webinar exploring Butterflies of the South Downs with butterfly expert @senizdoesnature.bsky.social Book your free ticket here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/friends-of-t... #SouthDowns #Butterflies #FreeEvent #YouthAction

Upcoming event! ‼️ Do you enjoy reading nature writing literature? Do you have a passion for the natural world and love our local landscapes? Book our webinar exploring the life and works of Richard Jefferies, led by Chris Hare, local history expert Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/friends-of-t...

Still time to sign up for this FREE webinar! Ideal for those looking to work in #conservation and the #environment, whether you're already on a path into the sector or considering a career change. We'll be sharing our tips, experiences, advice, and insights - not one to miss! Please share widely!

Welcome July! And what a hot one it is already 😅 We are looking forward to our upcoming events, especially our online Q&A with @robsonpeisley.bsky.social next week! Keep those bookings coming in 🌞 Link in bio to these events! www.ticketsource.co.uk/friends-of-t...

…the great hump of the South Downs, flowing in one wave along the coast’ —Orlando, 1928

Still a chance to book your place to hear Dr David Rudling explore life in Roman Sussex this Thursday at the Seven Sisters Visitor Centre! Tickets here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/friends-of-t...

Calling all young adults! 📣 Sign up to our free webinar for young people getting into conservation with the brilliant @robsonpeisley.bsky.social 📍Monday 7 July at 19.00pm online Sign up for free tickets here: bit.ly/445g8pS

We are excited to announce the launch of our free young adult membership! With events, opportunities and experience catered to young people, sign up now to become a part of a charity making a difference to our National Park. bit.ly/4nk1mVi . Look out for our first event announcement coming soon! 👀

After Sussex Day this Monday, we're encouraging you to #LoveYourSouthDowns We love reading all about your favourite spots across the Downs, and why they are special to you 🌅 We share a love of the landscape and ensure it is as the heart of our work to protect it❤️‍🔥 #SouthDowns #SouthDownsNationalPark

Talk by Dr David Rudling on Roman Sussex 📍Pump Barn, Seven Sisters Visitor Centre 🕒Thursday 3 July at 15:00pm Tickets are £5 and include unlimited tea and coffee. We hope to see you there for an interesting afternoon of archaeology. Tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/friends-of-t...

Your chance to have your say!

The Planning & Infrastructure Bill is being voted on today⏰ Don't let Parliament strip nature protections from our National Parks ⚠️ Last call to write to your MP as they vote on the Planning Bill www.cnp.org.uk/support/camp...

It’s time to reshape the future of National Parks 🏞️ We have a once in a generation opportunity to transform how #NationalParks are governed but we need your help Send a letter today - for nature, social justice & future generations ✉️ www.cnp.org.uk/support/camp...

It’s time to reshape the future of National Parks We have a once in a generation opportunity to transform how #NationalParks are governed but we need your help to hold Governments to their promises. Join us & @campaign4parks.bsky.social send a letter today: ✉️ bit.ly/reshaping-th...

Join Friends of the South Downs and Dr David Rudling, Academic Director at the Sussex School of Archaeology for a talk on life in Roman Sussex. Tickets include tea and coffee. 🕐Thursday 3rd July at 3pm. 📍The Pump Barn, Seven Sisters Visitor Centre BN25 4AD. www.ticketsource.co.uk/friends-of-t...

You might wish to take a look at our original logo from 1923, the year the society was founded. It was designed by Captain Bately, one of the prominent figures in the foundation of the society over 100 years ago, with help from his wife, Lilian. Have you spotted a round-headed rampion in Sussex?

This Volunteers' Week we would like to express our thanks to all those who get involved and help keep things moving smoothly at Friends of the South Downs. Whether you are a walks leader, events and admin volunteer or however you contribute to FSD, we would like to say thank you ❤️ #VolunteersWeek

We are so pleased to see that brilliant efforts are being shown for such an important project to support the National Park Authority. Thank you to the Good Omens Fandom, your enthusiasm for this stretch of landscape across Sussex and Hampshire is not going unnoticed! #GoodOmens #SDNP

Chalk grassland is such a unique habitat!

Stunning! They love the chalk 😆

We think so too!

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Love the blenny! So amazing to be able to spot so much life in one patch 🪸

This is a really useful tool reflecting on the presence of Ancient Woodland across the South Downs, thank you!

Pics from my ride in the South Downs National Park this morning. Was looking amazing in the spring sunshine. Loved the smell of the wild garlic everywhere. 175 km and 2500+ metres of climbing 😴🚴‍♂️

We're pleased to see the Wildlife Map we produced with partners as part of a project we ran called South Downs For All a few years ago. Hope you enjoyed your visit to the Downs! 😀https://southdownsforall.org.uk/

South Downs Colours The WHITE had it on the Downs this weekend with a dash of Blue on Yellow

Stunning pollarded Tilia platyphyllos, Large-Leaved Lime, on the scarp slope of Harting Down, West Sussex with the lichen Entergrapha crassa on it. "Wild", rather than ornamentally planted, Large-Leaved Limes are a feature of a few scarp slopes of the South Downs. @friendssouthdowns.bsky.social

Spending the morning at the @friendssouthdowns.bsky.social AGM. Important to have organisations fighting for these places - but also important to engage with how they’re run.…

Hilly and windy 10km on the South Downs. Beautiful.

This #EarthDay it's time to Save British Wildlife ⏰🐾 National Parks are currently among the last refuges for many species on the brink of being lost from the UK 🏞️ Donate today & help us fight for stronger protections for nature to recover, thrive & spread 👉 bit.ly/save-british-wildlife

A few more views from my favourite walk from Rodmell to Kingston 😍 #southdowns #walking #Springtime #cows #sheep #countryside #sussex

Morning Sunny Monday ones. A view across to the South Downs for you today. All these sunshiny days are sorting me right out. Hope you all get a chance to be outside enjoying it today 😘. #southdowns #my400 #sunshine @southdownsnp.bsky.social

A lovely sunny long walk on the South Downs, a perfect way to spend a day off work! We’ve been waiting a long time for this weather, it’s been a very wet and dreary winter… #Nature #Walkingforwellbeing #SouthDowns

April, you're a welcome sight. Making the most of the warmer weather? Here are some wildlife spots you might come across this month 🪺🌸🌞 #southdowns #southdownsnationalpark #thesouthdowns #sdnp

Join us to hear about the amazing nature recovery efforts that are restoring life to the Sussex seabeds! bit.ly/3EJC3dc #southdowns #southdownsnationalpark #thesouthdowns #sdnp #eastsussex #westsussex #rewilding #wildlifeconservation #sussexunderwater

🎉Happy Birthday to the Sussex Kelp Recovery Project and big thank you to all our partners, members and supporters for supporting us on this journey of rewilding.🪸 📹Paul Boniface/Sussex Underwater #sussexwildlifetrust #sussex_ifca #zsl #bluemarinefoundation #bigwavetv #sussexunderwater #sussexkelp

Oh I'm thinking of Summer days on the South Downs . Sitting in the sunshine among the grass and flowers whilst watching the little blue butterfies ...my idea of heaven😍 #southdowns #wildflowers #britishbutterflies #walking #countryside #summer

Haven’t had much chance to get up on the South Downs this year but today was too nice to skip it. This is Cissbury Ring, looking south over Worthing and Goring.

Our lovely small exhibition “South Downs Portraits” by photographer Anne-Katrin Purkiss presents a series of stunning images of people whose lives and work are connected with our landscape. It includes working on the land, with ideas, crafts and conservationists. Open from 3 March - 18 May 2025

Andy Goldsworthy's Chalk Stones Trail. South Downs. #dianacamera #landscapephotography #120film #mediumformat #believeinfilm