South Downs National Park

South Downs National Park Midhurst West Sussex

South Downs National Park is one of the most popular attractions in Midhurst West Sussex. Even if you know the area well we are here to help you and can offer advice to help you make the right decision. Simply visit our website.

Have an adventure in the South Downs National Park

Make the station your first stop for adventure in the South Downs National Park - whether you're a hiker, cyclist, horse rider or picnicker.

South Downs National Park

South Downs National Park, Sussex

South Downs National Park Local Plan

South Downs National Park

Walking 16 miles in the beautiful South Downs National Park on September 28, 2016

South Downs National Park, Sussex, England. SEPT. 2017.

An excellent guided tour of the South Downs in Sussex, England by Brighton and Beyond Tours.

Discover more of the South Downs for less

Springtime visitors to the South Downs who leave their cars at home can save a lot more than a tank of petrol with 2 for 1 entry at a range of popular attractions across South Downs National Park.

South Downs National Park - Landscapes Film

Here is just a glimpse of what beauty, tranquility and splendour the South Downs National Park offers.

Walking the Downs

'Walking the Downs' is a film designed to give adults with learning disabilities the confidence to get out and explore the South Downs National Park. It follows a group from Brighton & Hove charity the Grace Eyre Foundation, walking 4km from Ditchling Beacon to Stanmer Park.

The film tackles some of the reasons why adults with learning difficulties might not feel confident in getting out into the South Downs, for example using public transport. The group from Grace Eyre demonstrate how easy it is to get into the National Park by taking Brighton & Hove Breeze buses which are free to people with learning disabilities.

South Downs National Park

A visit to South Downs National Park, UK

The South Downs from the top of Bignor West Sussex UK

A windy sunny day in May 09 showing the stunning South downs in all their glory.

Harting Down - Hiking imposing hill-top views and hidden valleys in South Downs National Park

The Harting Down is deep in the South Downs National Park, a wonderful area for hiking, mountain biking, trail running or a simple, family day out and a picnic. I decided to hike about a 5 mile loop around this area of outstanding beauty.

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The National Trust has done a superb job of maintaining most of the area, and the areas along the bridle ways may be private, but nevertheless, fantastically maintained. This Harting Down hike is impressive from the very start and I would certainly do it again, only this time, possibly as part of the South Downs Way!


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My recent lightbulb moment answered one of the biggest questions of my life, “what could I do to inspire others to protect our natural environment that is so crucial for our mental health and wellbeing?” – It was a simple answer… I would explore the wilderness, story-tell through photographs and video, and tell everyone about it. Especially, to empower the next generation to protect our wilderness by actually visiting these stunning places.


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The South Downs National Park - West Lavington - Midhurst - Pendean Sandpit - Sandpittur

West Lavington - Midhurst - Pendean Sandpit - Sand Filling in the United Kingdom. Mars 2014 - The threat of sand quarries across the Midhurst and Petworth area has returned after the initial report from a government planning inspector. Sandpittur - Fyrst var í mörg ár tekinn sandur úr skóginum en síðan var ákveðið að fylla í risastórar holurnar og planta trjám - Náttúruspjöll. Gigantic hole will remain.

The South Downs National Park was the Government’s gift to the nation and future generations. In the words of the Park’s own website: “As a National Park, the SDNPA has statutory purposes and socio-economic responsibilities as specified in the Environment Act of 1995 to conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the area”. This 220,000 square metre site will be a massive scar in the countryside, almost at the centre of the South Downs National Park. The visual impact will be apparent from all directions; including the South Downs Way, the A 286 (and beyond), Cocking Causeway, Bex Lane and Heyshott Down. Quoting from the ‘Mineral Sites Study 2014’ itself: ‘the site is considered to have a High (visual) sensitivity to sand extraction’ and ‘was not considered to be acceptable in the Minerals Development Plan.... 2005 due to landscape impact’ (page 95). In several decades time the pit may be 'reinstated'. This does not mean restored to its former beauty, all they do is slightly re-contour the edges and scatter a few plants. The gigantic hole will remain. This is precisely what is happening to the adjacent Pendean Pit at this time. The large amount of heavy plant required to dig and transport up to 3 million tonnes of sand will hardly be inconspicuous. This site is very close to Midhurst, Cocking, West Lavington and Heyshott and depending on the wind direction, it will be heard over large areas and on occasion cars will suffer a mild dusting of sand. Many HGV movements, over many years, will be required to transport the three million tonnes of sand. They will pose a danger when they meet the A286 at the fast stretch south of ‘The Greyhound’, which is already an accident black spot. The nearest connection with a ‘Strategic Lorry Route’ is the junction of the A272 with the A3(T) at Petersfield, over 11 miles away. They will damage (already potholed) country lanes and will have to pass through small villages and towns such as Midhurst, damaging fragile architecture and causing nuisance to the inhabitants. The old workings at Pendean have a well documented history of causing flooding, landslides and damage to Costers Brook by silting and erosion. Hawkhurst Farm is much closer to the brook and even more likely to cause severe problems. See more:

Chief planning officer at the South Downs National Park, Tim Slaney has warned that former proposals for soft sand quarries will have to be re-examined on the orders of the planning inspector who carried out an examination into the park and West Sussex County Council’s joint mineral local plan. He told members of the planning committee the soft sand policies had been expected to have a ‘difficult passage’ through the examination because of a ‘significant under supply’. He added that while there were no allocations inside the park boundaries in the draft plan ‘this is something we are going to have to look closely at’. “By and large the principle of being more careful about allocations inside the national park is sound,” said Mr Slaney, “but if there is that much of a lack of aggregates coming forward from soft sand, that’s where the inspector said he would like us to go back and have another look.” See more:

They had been hoping their battles were over when in March last year the county council and the national park published their draft minerals plan ditching all sand quarry sites inside the national park. Instead only Ham Farm at Steyning, outside the park, was allocated for soft sand extraction. As campaigners try to digest what the inspector’s initial view will mean for their areas, chairman of Bepton Parish Council, Howard Ewing told the Observer: “We would be very concerned if this meant the sites at the Severals came back into play. “There are very serious environmental, conservation, habitats and traffic issues which should rule out the Severals sites in planning terms, not to mention make them non-viable. See more:

Old Water Feature near Midhurst in the South Downs National Park

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SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK.... Cuckmere River, Seven Sisters

Cuckmere River, Seven Sisters, East Sussex. UK

The English National Park Experience Collection | August 2018 | South Downs National Park

The English National Park Experience Collection | August 2018 | South Downs National Park

Presented by Chris Brant.

Featuring Trevor Beattie from SDNPA, Brighton & Beyond and Pied a Terre Adventures.

From rolling hills to bustling market towns, the South Downs National Park’s landscapes cover 1,600km2 of breath-taking views and hidden gems. Discover the white cliffs of Seven Sisters, rolling farmland, ancient woodland and lowland heaths or enjoy the ‘picture perfect’ villages, traditional country pubs or flourishing vineyards.

When the sun is shining on a summer’s day and you have open views like this, some might argue there is no better place to come and visit! And this is just one view that Australian and German visitors will be taking in when they book an experience in the English National Park Experience Collection her in the South Downs.

Lawrence and Rich are just two of the experience providers signed up to the collection - there are another 50 or so across England’s National Parks getting their experiences ready to market to the international travel trade.

Discover Another Way To Visit South Downs National Park

South Downs National Park


This summer, don't let traffic ruin your plans to visit the South Downs National Park. Three quarters of families in Brighton dream of a better way to travel, without stress and backseat tantrums.

Thanks to the South Downs National Park Authority, Brighton and Hove City Buses and Brighton and Hove City Council, families can escape the car stress and experience a fun alternative, with a free bus service to the South Downs during 29th July -- 4th August and travel is half price for the rest of the summer! The Breeze Bus services take you easily from Brighton to local South Downs beauty spots of Devil's Dyke, Stanmer Park and Ditchling Beacon.

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Walking in Sussex: The 'V' on the South Downs

In 1887 the country was celebrating Queen Victoria's silver jubilee. Ten years later, her diamond jubilee followed. In Streat, in East Sussex, rather than build a clock tower or put up a bench somewhere, the villagers came up with a novel idea.

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The South Downs National Park - Pendean Sandpit - Midhurst - Sandpittur - Náttúruspjöll

West Lavington - Midhurst - Pendean Sandpit - Sand Filling in the United Kingdom. Mars 2014 - The threat of sand quarries across the Midhurst and Petworth area has returned after the initial report from a government planning inspector. Sandpittur - Fyrst var í mörg ár tekinn sandur úr skóginum en síðan var ákveðið að fylla í risastórar holurnar og planta trjám - Náttúruspjöll.

The South Downs National Park was the Government’s gift to the nation and future generations. In the words of the Park’s own website: “As a National Park, the SDNPA has statutory purposes and socio-economic responsibilities as specified in the Environment Act of 1995 to conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the area”. This 220,000 square metre site will be a massive scar in the countryside, almost at the centre of the South Downs National Park. The visual impact will be apparent from all directions; including the South Downs Way, the A 286 (and beyond), Cocking Causeway, Bex Lane and Heyshott Down. Quoting from the ‘Mineral Sites Study 2014’ itself: ‘the site is considered to have a High (visual) sensitivity to sand extraction’ and ‘was not considered to be acceptable in the Minerals Development Plan.... 2005 due to landscape impact’ (page 95). In several decades time the pit may be 'reinstated'. This does not mean restored to its former beauty, all they do is slightly re-contour the edges and scatter a few plants. The gigantic hole will remain. This is precisely what is happening to the adjacent Pendean Pit at this time. The large amount of heavy plant required to dig and transport up to 3 million tonnes of sand will hardly be inconspicuous. This site is very close to Midhurst, Cocking, West Lavington and Heyshott and depending on the wind direction, it will be heard over large areas and on occasion cars will suffer a mild dusting of sand. Many HGV movements, over many years, will be required to transport the three million tonnes of sand. They will pose a danger when they meet the A286 at the fast stretch south of ‘The Greyhound’, which is already an accident black spot. The nearest connection with a ‘Strategic Lorry Route’ is the junction of the A272 with the A3(T) at Petersfield, over 11 miles away. They will damage (already potholed) country lanes and will have to pass through small villages and towns such as Midhurst, damaging fragile architecture and causing nuisance to the inhabitants. The old workings at Pendean have a well documented history of causing flooding, landslides and damage to Costers Brook by silting and erosion. Hawkhurst Farm is much closer to the brook and even more likely to cause severe problems. See more:

Chief planning officer at the South Downs National Park, Tim Slaney has warned that former proposals for soft sand quarries will have to be re-examined on the orders of the planning inspector who carried out an examination into the park and West Sussex County Council’s joint mineral local plan. He told members of the planning committee the soft sand policies had been expected to have a ‘difficult passage’ through the examination because of a ‘significant under supply’. He added that while there were no allocations inside the park boundaries in the draft plan ‘this is something we are going to have to look closely at’. “By and large the principle of being more careful about allocations inside the national park is sound,” said Mr Slaney, “but if there is that much of a lack of aggregates coming forward from soft sand, that’s where the inspector said he would like us to go back and have another look.” See more:

They had been hoping their battles were over when in March last year the county council and the national park published their draft minerals plan ditching all sand quarry sites inside the national park. Instead only Ham Farm at Steyning, outside the park, was allocated for soft sand extraction. As campaigners try to digest what the inspector’s initial view will mean for their areas, chairman of Bepton Parish Council, Howard Ewing told the Observer: “We would be very concerned if this meant the sites at the Severals came back into play. “There are very serious environmental, conservation, habitats and traffic issues which should rule out the Severals sites in planning terms, not to mention make them non-viable. See more: