Haslemere Natural History Society

Providing a focus for enthusiastic naturalists of all ages

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.

Frensham Flashes

Date: 21 November 2026
Time: 10.30
Directions: GR: SU855397
Postcode: GU10 2JN
W3W: ///warblers.chatting.buzzing

Leader: Darren Hill (Countryside Ranger)
Change of itinerary: instead of the visit to the Great Pond (as previously advertised), Darren has offered an opportunity to visit an area that is normally difficult to access: an area of wet heath that has some of the most interesting species on Frensham Common. Be prepared for wet conditions underfoot; about 4km walk.

Directions: Follow the A287 north from Hindhead and pass through Beacon Hill and Churt. About 1km from Churt, turn right into Jumps Road. After about 600m, turn left to Crosswater Farm (Millais Nursery), where we will be parking.

Churchyard Lichens

Date: 5 December 2026
Time: 10.30
Directions: GR: SU903334
Postcode: GU27 1BW
W3W: ///wreck.gangs.actor

Leaders: Dr June Chatfield and Andy Swan
Location: St. Bartholomew’s Church, Haslemere

This site has some old stones and it appears to have a good range of lichens, but it hasn’t previously been much studied.

Directions: There is an event in the church at the time of our visit, so don’t expect to be able to park close to the church. It is a short walk from the town centre public car parks.

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