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.
Leader: Jonnie Taylor (HNHS Member)
We will visit a 7 acre- rewilded area near Grayswood. Jonnie will walk us around this site which is thick with wildlife in late March. We will discuss rewilding practice and achievement (or lack of, in many cases) in the UK.
Directions: From Haslemere north on A286 to Grayswood, just before the village green, turn right into Lower Road, past Grayswood School, then at crossroads turn left into Prestwick Lane.
After approx. 300m park on right at entrance to wood.
Leader: Charlotte Eley (Area Ranger, National Trust)
Woolbeding Reimagined is a long term land project that aims to restore wildlife habitats, support species recovery and contribute to tackling the climate crisis.
Directions: We will park at the NT office, which is on a minor road between Elmers Marsh to the north and Woolbeding to the south. The office is about 1.5km north of Woolbeding. Elmers Marsh can be reached from Liphook, using the road that passes Hollycombe, or from Fernhurst, using the road that heads west from the village centre. Alternatively, approach from the A272 and find the minor road signed to Woolbeding about 1km west of Midhurst.
Leaders: Phil Darley and Arthur Greenwood (HNHS Members)
Oaken Wood is Butterfly Conservation’s only reserve in Surrey. The rare Wood White
butterfly can be found along with many other species.
Directions: From Chiddingfold take minor road Fisher Lane. After entrance to Tugley Wood on L continue for ½ mile, park under barrier on R. From here we will combine into fewer cars for transfer to the site.
Leaders: Frank Denham (site owner) and Andy Swan (HNHS Member)
This tiny site has been restored as a meadow, after being left as wasteground for many years. It is becoming rich in plants and insects, including some significant rarities.
Note: very little walking needed for this visit! There will be an option to visit the nearby Bird’s-nest Orchid site, if it’s showing.
Directions: From the B2131 between Haslemere and Liphook, turn north in Hammer into Hammer Lane. We will meet in the garden of Bridge Cottage, which is the first house on the right immediately after the railway bridge. Early arrivals can park in the garden; otherwise park on roadside in Moor Road, which is on the left just before the railway bridge (N.B. road sign currently missing).