 Sitting on top of the chalk downs high above the English channel this has to one of the more picturesque villages we’ve seen. Leading down from the village a footpaths snakes it way through Winspit valley passing the ancient strip lynchets carved into the hillside before finally arriving at Winspit Quarry. |
 Wild Carrots (also several dead stems of Carrot Broomrape nearby). |
 Carline Thistle and a female Common Blue Butterfly |
 Ivy Broomrape. 1 of an incredible 27 stems! |
 Small Heath on a Greater Knapweed |
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In addition to the botanical interest during warm evenings in mid-summer glow worms can also be found. Perhaps unsurprisingly the valley is a magnet for migrant birds either waiting to cross the channel or just arriving. And just when you think you’ve seen everything watch out for the Daleks! |
