South Downs
Podcast: A sensational evening of singing with nightingales – with folk singer Sam Lee
Enjoy a truly magical experience deep in a Sussex woodland – singer Sam Lee and violinist Anna Phoebe accompany nightingales at midnight in episode 3, season 12 of the Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
Discovering history and mystery in Kingley Vale in the South Downs
Explore the yew forests, wildflower meadows and hidden history of Kingley Vale, West Sussex. Poet Hugh Dunkerley hosts episode 6 of season 10 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine podcast
Walk: Wilmington to Alfriston, Sussex
A short walk to the Long Man of Wilmington, the mysterious chalk figure on the South Downs. But how exactly did he get there?
Camber Sands, East Sussex
Beat the traffic by arriving at this dune-backed sandy beach by bike in a gentle ride across Romney Marsh to Camber Sands.
Walk: Beddingham Hill, Alciston and Firle Estate, East Sussex
Hike along the chalk footpaths of the South Downs hill tops, passing through woodlands, meadows and rolling fields.
Arundel Wetland Centre, West Sussex
Julia Bradbury goes on the trail of the elusive water vole that’s found paradise in a corner of Sussex
Eastbourne and Beachy Head, East Sussex
Stroll from the genteel resort of Eastbourne to the giddy heights of Beachy Head
Long Man of Wilmington, East Sussex
Ancient or not, the Long Man is a figure of mystery and wonder. Discover his land on this delightful stroll.
Beachy Head, East Sussex
Leave Eastbourne to trace one of the most dramatic stretches of coastline in the country