Welcome the second of our soundscapes series, created in partnership with the charity Campaign for National Parks. 

In this episode, you’ll be in the South Downs National Park. Designated in 2010, it’s the UK’s newest national park, and its most populated, but still a haven of natural beauty, varied landscapes and ancient history. Stretching in a long, ragged strip from the white cliffs of Sussex to the ancient woodlands of Hampshire, it’s crossed by the famous South Downs Way, which follows tracks laid down 6000 years ago. 

Less famous, but more ecologically important, are the network of crystal clear waterways that carve shining ribbons in its gentle valleys. their mineral-rich spring water and lush aquatic plant life create an extraordinary hotspot for biodiversity, which is why you’ll be walking the south downs with Dr Rose O’Neill an environmental scientist, chief executive of CNP and major chalk stream enthusiast.

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Thanks for joining us in the south downs national park. We’ll see you again soon for another soothing National Park Soundscape. 

This podcast was made with our charity partner Campaign for National Parks. Support their tireless work for our natural heritage by donating here.