South Downs

American  

noun

1. a range of low hills, from Hampshire to East Sussex, in S England.

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South Downs British  

plural noun

1. a range of low hills in S England, extending from E Hampshire to East Sussex: proposed (since 1999) as a national park

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South Downs

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the South Downs being designated an International Dark Sky Reserve and protecting those dark landscapes has become an increasingly important part of conservation efforts.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

The South Downs National Park is considered one of the best places in the region for glow worms because it contains some of the country's darkest skies.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

Hampshire and the Isle of Wight part of the Solent and South Downs Area are also in prolonged dry weather.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

The joint project between the South Downs National Park Authority, conservation groups and landowners appears to have halted and reversed the dramatic decline.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026

The old shepherd on the South Downs had never come in contact with it, yet he was very old, very healthy, hardy, and contented.

From Another Sheaf by John Galsworthy

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