Haslemere Natural History Society

Providing a focus for enthusiastic naturalists of all ages

Events

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 […]

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.

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. […]

A morning walk at Woolmer Pond, near Greatham, Hampshire

Date: 6 September 2025
Time: 10.30
Directions: GR:SU783316 GU33 6AZ W3W: shippers.slick.validated
Leaders: Mike Lawn and Andy Swan (HNHS members)In addition to the Pond itself the area’s habitats include valley, mire, and heath, each contributing to an exceptional flora and fauna. It is the only site with all 12 of the UK's native reptile and amphibian species and is also excellent for insects. Total walking distance about […]

Bats at Frensham Little Pond (National Trust)

Date: 30 August 2025
Time: 19.30 (note time)
Directions: GR: SU858417 GU10 3BT W3W: safely.assets.polar
Leader: Martyn Phillis (HNHS member)Martyn will give an introductory talk before leading us over the Common to listen for bats with bat detectors. (HNHS has several/ bring own) HNHS has provided many bat and bird boxes here. Directions: Meet in the Little Pond car park. (A free parking ticket will be given.) Bring a torch.

A walk across Graffham Common (Sussex Wildlife Trust)

Date: 9 August 2025
Time: 10.30
Directions: GR: SU938195 GU28 0PS W3W: tarnished.artichoke.empty
Leader David Bridger (Ranger for SWT)A morning walk on lowland heath, heath pasture and wet heath. Home to a scarce long-horn beetle, Marsh Clubmoss and dragonflies.Directions: Approach from A272 Petworth-Midhurst road. West of Petworth at Halfway Bridge turn L to Selham. After Selham at junction take L fork and after 600 metres look for parking […]

A morning with Moths

Date: 19 July 2025
Time: 09.00 (note time)
Directions: GR: SU945333 GU8 4SW W3W: reputable.precautions.tailed
Leaders: Margaret Tomsett and Andy Swan (HNHS members)Moth traps will have been set up in Margaret Tomsett's garden overnight. If excessive rain overnight the event may have to be cancelled. Consult HNHS website.Directions: From Haslemere on B2131 past Lythe Hill Hotel, take L into Killinghurst Lane. After approx. 1 mile “June Hill” is on R. […]

Fauna, Flora and Butterflies on Witley Common (National Trust)

Date: 5 July 2025
Time: 10.30
Directions: GR: SU932405 GU8 5QA W3W: seaside.rank.redeemed
Leader: Arthur Greenwood (HNHS member & N.T. Volunteer)A morning Walk over Witley Common.Directions: From Haslemere on A286, after passing Lee Coach Rd on L at crossroads take service entrance on L signposted “N.T Deliveries”, before Webb Road turning. Park and meet outside the Witley Centre.

Wildflowers and Insects on Noar Hill, Selbourne. (Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust)

Date: 21 June 2025
Time: 10.30
Directions: GR: SU742319 GU34 3LW W3W: classics.cleansers.rams
Leader: Andy Swan (HNHS member) One of the best sites in the UK for orchids and should be possible to find one of the site's specialities – the Musk Orchid – along with a spectacular showing of midsummer flowers and accompanying insects.Directions: Approaching Selbourne from the south, turn L into lane leading to East Tisted. […]
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