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The South Downs National Park has seven special qualities

St Catherine’s Hill. Diverse, inspirational landscapes and breathtaking views © Adrian Pink

Burton Mill Pond. Tranquil and unspoilt places | © Natural England

Lewes Farmer’s Market. Distinctive towns and villages, and communities with real pride in their area | © www.commoncause.org.uk

Paragliding off Devil’s Dyke. Great opportunities for recreational activities and learning experiences

The Chattri. Well-conserved historical features and a rich cultural heritage

Farming near Chanctonbury Ring. An environment shaped by centuries of farming and embracing new enterprise | © Brian Toward

The River Itchen. A rich chalk river habitat with a wide diversity of plant and animal life. | © Nigel Ridgen

Figure 1.1 Purposes and duty overlapping circles

Figure 1.2 The seven special qualities

Figure 1.3 The relationship between people and landscapes and places

Maps prepared by: GeoSpec, University of Brighton; February 2012. Source: Campaign to Protect Rural England, 2006 Ordnance Survey Crown Copyright © Licence No. 100050083.

Map 6.1 The main types of open Access Land in the National Park | Maps prepared by: GeoSpec, University of Brighton; February 2012. | Sources: Natural England, 2003; Woods for People, 2010; National Trust, 2011; Natural England, 2010 | Ordnance Survey Crown Copyright © Licence No. 100050083

Map 2.5 The historic landscape character ‘types’ within the South Downs National Park | Maps prepared by: GeoSpec, University of Brighton; February 2012. | Source: South Downs National Park Landscape Character Assessment, South Downs National Park Authority, 2011. | Ordnance Survey Crown Copyright © Licence No. 100050083.

Take a journey to a special space in your school grounds

August 22nd, 2015

An activity to make a pilgrimage around your school grounds and reflect on what makes it a special place.