Wildlife of the Hampshire Downs

Tour Code: GBR01

A natural history weekend exploring the chalk habitats of Hampshire.

£645

Land Only
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Carbon Footprint

89kg CO2e

With International Flights

89.5kg CO2e

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Highlights

  • Musk, Fly, Pyramidal, Frog & Twayblade Orchids at Noar Hill
  • Common and Lesser Whitethroat, Yellowhammer, Goldcrest
  • Butterflies, including many ‘blues’, Green Hairstreak possible
  • Round-headed Rampion, Yellow-wort, Kidney & Horseshoe Vetches
  • White & Green-flowered Helleborines among Beech wood tracts
  • Hobby, Cuckoo, partridges & woodpeckers

Summary

Chalk downland is a habitat of poor soil and this characteristic ensures that no single species can become dominant, and that a large number of species occurs. Indeed, chalk downland represents some of the finest plant habitat in Britain, and the Hampshire chalk downs are one of the best examples in the country. From our base near Petersfield, we’ll go in search of a wide variety of plant species, many nationally uncommon and rare, as well as butterflies. Our aim is to gain a better understanding of the ecology of the chalk, and to explore some of the finest examples of chalk downland, plus yew and Beech woodland, looking for plants and their attendant insect-life.

Outline Itinerary

Day
1
Meet at the hotel for evening meal. Excursion after dinner.
Day
2
Noar Hill and Old Winchester Hill
Day
3
Selborne area. Depart for home mid-afternoon

What's Included?

Accommodation

We stay in a comfortable hotel in the South Downs National Park. All rooms have private facilities.

Accommodation

Breakfast and dinners are included. Allow around £15 per day for a pub lunch.

Dates & Prices

2027

Land Only

£645

2028

Land Only

£645

Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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