Outdoor Programme 2026
Tuesday September 22nd at 10.00am. Walk at Whitbread Hollow, Eastbourne. Debbie Alston will be leading this walk and she says ‘September is an exciting time of year to observe migration on the South coast.
On this walk we will visit Whitbread Hollow on the Eastbourne Downs, a place where bird watchers go regularly to find birds on migration (both spring and autumn) amongst the scrub and woodland.
There should be chalk grassland plants still in flower and, if warm enough, butterflies will still be flying around.
We will also pop down to Cow Gap and there is the potential to access the beach from there if the weather and tides are appropriate.
Meet at 10am outside the Kiosk cafe right next to the start/finish of the South Downs Way at the corner of Dukes Drive and Upper Dukes Drive in Eastbourne.
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If coming by car there is plenty of free on-street parking available locally but do double check before you leave your car that you are not in a fee-payable spot, as it is a bit mixed in that area.
We encourage members to share transport to these events. If you would like a lift or can offer a lift to someone else please contact jill Davey on gilliandavey74@gmail.com.
When we return at the end of the walk the Kiosk cafe may still be open if you fancy a drink, lunch or ice cream (the owner seems to keep rather odd hours so we can’t be certain). Recently there has been a note up on the counter saying minimum purchase by card is £5, so come prepared with some cash. Other cafes, and pubs, are available nearby if it is shut.’
We looking forward seeing you there. Non-members will be asked to contribute £3 per head.
Summer Programme 2026
Summer outings take place fortnightly on a Tuesday.The programme for the 2026 Summer Season may be viewed here:
Additional information is supplied here: here
Non members are welcome (except where stated 'members only') but will be asked for a contribution of £3.00.
Our recent outings
A species list from Eastside Meadow, Newhaven 11-August-2026 hereSome species found at Butts Brow on 28 July 2026 here
A species list from Belle Tout 14th July here
Plants found at Lullington Heath on 14 June 2026 here
Some species found at Abbots Wood on 19 May 2026 here
A species list from East Dean and Went Hill on 5-May 2026 here
Some species found at Cradle Valley on 21-April-2026 here
A combined species list for our two walks on Seaford Head on 14th April 2026 here
Here is a list of species found along the Cuckmere River on our weekend activity of 17th January 2026. here
Here is a list of species found at Castle Hill Newhaven on our weekend activity of 29th November. here
You can see a species list for Last Wood and Meadow, from 28th September here