Field Meeting

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).

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 […]

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.

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. […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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. […]

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.

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. […]