High Clear Down
This steeply sloping chalk downland in Marlborough has no set footpaths so you can wander freely over the grass.
This steeply sloping chalk downland in Marlborough has no set footpaths so you can wander freely over the grass.
The Downlooker snipefly gets its name from its habit of sitting on posts or sunny trees with its head facing down to the ground, waiting for passing prey. It prefers grassland, scrub and woodland…
The wayfaring-tree is a small tree of hedgerows, woods, scrub and downland. It displays creamy-white flowers in spring and red berries in autumn, which ripen to black and are very poisonous.
A sprawling, spiny evergreen, Common juniper is famous for its traditional role in gin-making. Once common on downland, moorland and coastal heathland, it is now much rarer due to habitat loss.…
The small copper lives up to its name in both colour and size! Look out for it from April onwards in dry, sunny habitats like heathland, downland and woodland. It can be spotted in gardens, too.…
Field wood-rush is a short rush that forms tufts in grassy places, such as lawns, parks and downlands. A defining characteristic is its leaf-like leaves that are fringed with long, white hairs.…
This chalk downland offers superb views of Salisbury Cathedral and the surrounding countryside.
A wonderful mix of young woodland, mature beech woodland, chalk downland and meadow.
This nature reserve in Wilton is a wonderful example of the traditional chalk downland that was once widespread in Wiltshire.
This chalk downland valley in Salisbury is worth a visit at any time of year for its sweeping views.
Ham Hill is a tiny area of steeply sloping chalk downland in Hungerford, strewn with wildflowers and offering great views.