Events – for members
The walks listed below are primarily for members only, but if you wish to attend as a visitor or guest please send an email to outings@sos.org.uk giving your name and which outing you’d like to attend. Parents and/or guardians of children (under 18) wishing to attend an outing or event should contact us to discuss appropriate arrangements. Contact details can be found in our Safeguarding policy. Please note that no dogs are allowed on SOS walks.
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(please note the information in this file may not be as up to date as the listings detailed on this page).Page number 04 May 2025 Seaford Seawatch Location: Splash Point Groyne, Seaford Map Number: 198 Map Ref: TV488982 Leader: Simon Linington 01273 400419 liningtons@googlemail.com Meet at 07.00 on the beach next to the Splash Point groyne (as seen from the bathing huts) Telescope and chair useful. Warm clothing advisable. 13 May 2025 MAY MIDWEEK WALK Location: Amberley Wildbrooks SWT Reserve Map Number: 197 Map Ref: TQ025161 Leader: Norma Park norma.park@btinternet.com Meet at 10.,00 by reserve entrance on Brook Lane, Coldwaltham, small area for roadside parking. What3words: cement.above.cyber. This walk will be on rough ground which can be marshy so good footwear is recommended. There will be three stiles to cross. Good combination of waders, raptors and breeding migrants. A circular walk of two to three miles. Bring refreshments if you want to drive to Rackham Viewpoint in the afternoon. 25 May 2025 Black Down, West Sussex Location: Black Down Map Number: Map Ref: SU922306 Leader: Paul Matson outings@sos.org.uk Meet at 09.00 hrs at small car park at the far (east) end of Tennyson's Lane on the sharp bend at SU922306. From Haslemere (accessed from A286 and A287) leave on the B2131, turn right up Haste Hill, follow onto Tennyson's Lane. All day, ( bring lunch!) 30 May 2025 Birds of the Evening, W.SX Location: Lavington Common (west Sussex Map Number: 197 Map Ref: SU949186 Leader: Alan Perry 01798 34359 aperry@grayswood.co.uk Meet at 20.45 at Lavington Common car park. Torch recommended plus insect repellent. Short walk over rough ground. Good footwear recommended. 06 Jun 2025 Birds of the Evening, East Sussex Location: Ashdown Forest Map Number: 188 Map Ref: TQ427310 Leader: Bob Hastings & Martin Jeffree outings@sos.org.uk Meet at 20.45 in Long car park on the left of A22 one mile before Wych Cross traffic lights from the direction of Nutley. (///available.chestnuts.access) (please check SOS website beforehand as meeting point may change depending on bird sightings). Parking charge via app or phone. Heathland habitat, Short walk on rough ground. Torch & insect repellant recommended. 11 Jun 2025 JUNE MIDWEEK WALK Location: Burton & Chingford Ponds Map Number: 197 Map Ref: SU979181 Leader: Hugh Horne 07721 588031 Meet in the SWT car park at 09.30. A circular walk covering ponds, wetland, mixed woodland and heathland on this very attractive reserve. A good range of birds. Distance about three miles over mixed terrain so good footwear is recommended. (Toilets in Petworth car park). Page number
