Getting around

Southerham Farm nature reserve is located one mile east of Lewes. A footpath which runs between Lewes and Glynde crosses the reserve, and is a superb way to explore the whole area. The footpath may be picked up from Lewes Golf Club car park (BN7 2BB, parking for club members only), or opposite the post office (BN8 6ST) 350m north of Glynde railway station.

There are access steps from Southerham Lane BN8 6JN (look for brown nature reserve sign).

The reserve may also be accessed directly from Malling Down on paths which cross the golf course.

There are some stiles and as there is always livestock present please ensure that gates are left as you find them.

corn bunting / Derek Middleton

News from Southerham Farm

    • Chalk Grassland

      Chalk Grassland

      06 July 2019

      There are few sights more spectacular than a wildflower meadow in full bloom. Packed with nectar-rich flowers and humming with insect life, these botanical hotspots will soon be looking their best and today, 6 July, marks National Meadows Day - a celebration of our glorious grasslands and the wealth of wildlife they support.

    • Puppy Love

      Puppy Love

      22 February 2019

      All about Patsy the sheepdog puppy, and why sheep are so important in maintaining precious chalk downland in which wildlife can thrive

    • The value of casual recording

      The value of casual recording

      26 May 2018

      The Trust’s Senior Ecologist blogs about the value of stumbling across quite a lot of good species whilst doing other things.

    • Be tick aware

      Be tick aware

      22 May 2018

      Now summer is here it is a good time to brush up on your knowledge of ticks, where they live and what sensible precautions you can take.

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Postcode:
BN8 6ST
Grid ref:
TQ456089
Reserve size:
131 hectares