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

Midhurst, West Sussex
Joined February 2011
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Halnaker Tree Tunnel in all its autumn colour 🍂 Once part of the old Roman road, there's no better place to soak up the beauty of the season. 📸: David Sasse
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Our annual astrophotography competition is back, and we're looking for your best shots of the night sky 🌙 You can find all the details here: buff.ly/XA0GPXa. 📸: “Ancient Light” by Michael Steven Harris
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Aged 16-25 and thinking about a green career but not sure where to start? Meet South Downs Youth Action🤝 It's a chance to gain new skills, meet people in the conservation sector and take positive action for this precious landscape. 📸SDNPA Ranger #GreenCareersWeek [1/2]
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The 2027 South Downs National Park calendar is here! 📅 Every month showcases the beauty, landscapes and wonderful wildlife of the Park, featuring fabulous pictures from our photography competition. [1/2]
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The South Downs National Park Authority has opened the call for projects for the 2026/27 round of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding 💚 The window for submission of bids will be open until 31st March 2027. Full information here: southdowns.gov.uk/community-… 🔗
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Not tricks here, just plenty of glowing treats 🌟 We spent Halloween exploring Ebernoe Wildlands after dark, hosting two walks with biofluorescence expert David Atthowe. It was a great night of discovering a hidden side of nature that's all around us but rarely seen. 📸: SDNPA
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November! Halfway through the ’ber months. Look out for: • Owls (especially listen for tawny owls) • Starling murmurations at dusk • The last of the autumn colour • Fungi, including colourful waxcaps Take a moment to notice November 🍂 📸: Sam Moore
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Spooky goings-on have long been associated with Racton Ruin, including tales of bricks thrown from the tower and a “ghost tractor” that vanishes as it approaches. Racton Monument is privately owned, so if you dare to visit, please stick to the public bridleway. 📸: Nathan Hill
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Ewe have until midnight tomorrow to get your photo competition entries in 👀 Full info here: buff.ly/HwX5NhC 📸: Ian Cairns
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Heathlands hold more than just wildlife… they hold whispers of the past. At Longmoor, some say you can still hear the ghostly tramp of Roman soldiers marching along the old road through the heath. Dare to listen this Halloween? 📸: Ron De'Ath
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📸 “Three Giants” by Richard Murray, the worthy winner of last year’s official South Downs Photo Competition. There’s still time to enter this year’s competition and be in with a chance of winning £250 for first place. Full details: buff.ly/HwX5NhC 👋
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The Grey Lady is Cowdray Ruins' most famous ghost. Said to haunt the remains of the Tudor house destroyed by fire in 1793, she's been spotted so often that her regular route has earned its own name: the Lady's Walk. Have you ever seen her? 📸: Carrie Davidson
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The nights are drawing in, which can only mean one thing... dark skies season is upon us! Explore our Dark Skies hub for information and inspiration: buff.ly/tF5TSPK ✨ 📸: Piers Fearick
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💤 Now the clocks have gone back, take a little inspiration from nature and enjoy the slower pace of autumn. Hazel dormice are true masters of rest, spending nearly three-quarters of the year asleep in one form or another! 📸: Neil Hulme
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Need directions? This tree has you covered. 📍Arundel Castle 📸 Carl Gough
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The wildlife on heathlands may be a little quieter in autumn, but an early morning or late afternoon in the mist offers plenty of spooky encounters. Look out for spiderwebs coating the heath, highlighted by the morning dew, and bats flitting about at sunset. 📸 Ron De'Ath
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Due to extreme weather conditions, the South Downs Centre will be closed to walk in visitors on Friday 23 October. Our services remain available by phone (01730 814810) and email at [email protected] during this time. Thank you for your understanding 🍂
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Hey you! Yeah, you! 👀 There's still time to enter our offical photo competition! Whether it's an incredible wildlife moment like this or a breathtaking South Downs landscape, we'd love to see your best shot. Enter here: buff.ly/TpRZGxE 🔗 📸: Clare Bond
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