Events

Leader: (a reserve volunteer, t.b.a.)A National Nature Reserve managed by Hampshire C.C., excellent for birds, where the Lower Meon Valley meets the Solent. Entrance price at the time of printing is £6.50 adult, and £5.50 for over 60s. Sometimes muddy. Directions: Various routes are possible! From the A27 west of Portsmouth, follow signs south to […]

Leader: Andy Swan (HNHS Member)The coastal shingle and dunes show various stages of colonisation by plant communities. There are specialist plants, fungi and insects, and this is also a good site for migrant birds. Directions: From the south end of the A3, follow signs to Hayling Island to the A27 and then A3023. Head south […]

Leader: Rob Eadie (Volunteer Reserve Manager)This is a repeat visit to this Sussex Wildlife Trust site, as the weather was poor last time. The site includes the largest “chalk heath” in West Sussex and supports many chalk-loving plants and butterflies. Directions: From Midhurst head south on the A286. In Singleton turn into Charlton Road. Park […]

Leader: Rob Free (Amphibian and Reptile Conservation)Following-on from Rob’s talk at our AGM, we will visit habitat suitable for Sand Lizards and other reptiles. This is also one of the finest Surrey sites for invertebrates. Directions: From Haslemere on the B286, after Grayswood and Brook, turn L at the crossroads into Lee Coach Rd., the […]

Leaders: Margaret Tomsett and Andy Swan (HNHS Members)Moth traps will have been set up in Margaret Tomsett's garden overnight. Excessive rain may mean cancelling, so check HNHS website. Directions: From Haslemere east on B2131 past Lythe Hill Hotel, take L into Killinghurst Lane. After approx 1mile “June Hill” is on R. Park in drive.

Leader: James Giles (Reserve Manager)A walk on this National Nature Reserve with heathland and a Ramsar-designated wetland, with a focus on dragonflies and other invertebrates. Directions: (N.B. not the main car park!) From Elstead village go south on Thursley Road. After 1 mile south of the Moat on bend Truxford Corner take track on Left […]

Leader: Fiona Scully, Butterfly Conservation Reserves OfficerThis nine-acre ancient wetland meadow is an SSSI comprises a diverse mixture ofhabitats suitable for meadow and woodland insects and flora. Directions: The reserve lies 100m south-east of Bentley Station car park: turn off the A31 Guildford-Alton road at Bentley village for Bentley Railway Station. Car parking (charged) is […]

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 […]