Forthcoming 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.
- Visitors are very welcome at our meetings. A donation of £5 per person would be much appreciated.
Covid-19 Advisory
⦁ If you develop Covid symptoms within 7 days of the walk notify the Society.
⦁ Bring a face covering and hand gel (in case gates or stiles are encountered).
⦁ Be prepared to keep your distance – 2 metres.
⦁ Should it be necessary to cancel the walk we will inform you
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: 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 wishing to continue into afternoon.
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 Tithe Barn. Follow road up steep hill and round hairpin bend. Bear R at farm buildings and where road splits take R turn. This leads to parking area on L.
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 Hill House Hill turn L signed to Conford. In hamlet just past phone box and post box on R park at Village Hall (former village school).
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 Church.
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
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.
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 at lychgate. A hand lens recommended.