Field Meeting

Leader:  Andy Swan (HNHS member) Lichens are often the first colonisers of bare rock surfaces so churchyards constitute an important habitat for them, as there are a variety of different stone types.  Dates on headstones allow the rate of growth and sequence of colonisation to be studied. Directions: Park around Chiddingfold Green (near Church). Meet […]

Leader: Paul Nevett Usually a good venue for birds on passage or wintering. Directions: From Haslemere at end of Tennyson’s Lane, on bend by entrance to Aldworth House, turn R down to car park.

Leaders:  Phil Darley & Douglas Maughan (HNHS members) This area attracts a wide variety of geese, ducks and waders. Having looked at Ferry Pond, the walk will take the sea wall to shingle, salt marsh and mud flats en route to Church Norton (weather permitting). Approx. 1½ miles, plus return. Carry lunch.     HT: 13.14

This ancient woodland and National Nature Reserve is known for the abundance and interest of its fungi.  A hand lens would be useful. Directions: From A283 1½ miles south of Northchapel, take turning on L into Streels Lane, signposted Ebernoe.  After 1½ miles just past phone box, look for track on R leading to Ebernoe […]

Leader: Matt Bramich (Reserve Manager) A new venue. Matt will describe the area as to its past and present wealth of botanical interest.  Fen, with wet and uneven ground.  Recent management work has much reduced the bracken, birch and scrub. Directions: From centre of Liphook take B3004 going north (over A3).  After 1 mile on […]

Leader: Fiona Haynes (Reserve Manager) A small but beautiful botanical site: Violet Helleborine and Autumn Ladies-tresses may be found. Directions: (N.B. Ignore sat. nav. that tries to take you through Buriton village and up Kiln Lane.)  On B2146 from South Harting leading to Petersfield, take turning on L signposted to Ditcham Park School and The […]

Leader: Rob Eadie (Volunteer Reserve Manager) This is the largest chalk heathland in West Sussex.  In addition to Juniper, the chalk-loving flowers include Marjoram, a good nectar-source for butterflies. Directions:  From Midhurst (A286) in Singleton turn L into Charlton Road.  Park near Singleton School with respect for local residents. Steep uphill climb. Carry lunch if […]

A morning walk on this National Nature Reserve designated as a Ramsar wetland on Lower Greensand heathland. Directions: (A new meeting location) From Elstead village go south on Thursley Road. After 1 mile south of The Moat on bend Truxford Corner take track on L. to gate.

Leader: Margaret Hibbard (HNHS member) The weather (dull, overcast with a fair breeze) was not conducive to fulfil the aim of finding butterflies. Only six species were seen and these were in low numbers.  The summer of 2024 is reported everywhere as being very poor for butterflies. However, on this chalk downland (managed by Hampshire […]

Leader:  Anne Dennig (Owner and Founder Member of Botany Bay Community Interest Group) and friends Greta and Matthew Formerly a small trout fishery, Anne formed Botany Bay Conservancy Community Interest Group over 10 years ago to transform the area with a wooded ravine into a private reserve of amazing biodiversity. Now wild Brown Trout have […]