Haslemere Natural History Society

Providing a focus for enthusiastic naturalists of all ages

Forthcoming Field Meetings


The HNHS cannot be held responsible for any injury, loss or damage to person or property incurred at any of its meetings.
Dogs are not permitted.
High tide is given for Chichester Harbour (entrance).
In exceptionally severe or dangerous conditions please assume that the meeting is cancelled.
Always wear appropriate clothing and footwear for expected weather conditions.
Junior members are always welcome but MUST be accompanied by an adult.
If any of the leaders is unable to be present, every effort will be made to find a substitute.
Visitors are very welcome at our meetings. A donation of £5 per person would be much appreciated.
Should it be necessary to cancel the walk we will inform you.

Fungus Foray at Waggoners Wells, west end (National Trust)

Date: 4 October 2025
Time: 10.30
Directions: GR:SU855337 GU26 6DN W3W: slurred.fastening.earlobes

Leader: Andy Swan (HNHS member)
The dampness of the valley and the mixed woodland make this one of the best sites for fungi in our area. Walking distance 2.5km with shorter options.
Directions: Meet in the car park. Leave Bramshott village in an easterly direction along Rectory Lane. After about 1km. turn L at the T- junction. Car park is at the end of the road.

Winter bird arrivals on Black Down (National Trust)

Date: 11 October 2025
Time: 08.30 (note time)
Directions: GR: SU922307 GU27 3BJ W3W: activism.schematic.remains

Leader: Paul Nevett (HNHS member)
It is hoped that migratory birds including winter thrushes and Ring Ouzel will have arrived.
Directions: From Haslemere at end of Tennyson’s Lane, on bend near entrance to Aldworth House, turn R. down to car park.

Autumn in Pheasant Copse, Leconfield Estate, Petworth

Date: 25 October 2025
Time: 10.30
Directions: GR: SU965257 GU28 9LU W3W: increment.aimlessly.belt

Leader: Neil Humphris (Leconfield Estate Head Forester)
A rare opportunity to visit an area of the Estate not open to the public. Trees should be in autumn foliage.
Directions: On A283 towards Petworth, 2½ miles south of Northchapel, pass petrol station on L. Very shortly at a Lodge cottage on R enter private drive. At crossroads turn L, crossing over cattle grids and dropping down to parking area.

Winter Birds at Frensham Great Pond (leased to and managed by Waverley Borough Council)

Date: 8 November 2025
Time: 10.30
Directions: GR: SU842402 GU10 2QB W3W: isolating.etchings.fortunes

Leader: Sue Bradford (HNHS member)
A morning walk around the Pond and through the copse by Outlet Pond.
Directions: From Haslemere take A287 to Frensham, turn L into Bacon Lane. Car Park on L at Visitor Centre. Bring N.T. Membership card; non-members need to pay by phone (approx. £4).

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