Seed To Sapling

Sep 27, 2025 | Open Walks

trees in nursery

Date: TBC
Start: Liss
Start Time: 10.00
Distance: 6 miles
Terrain: 2 climbs

 

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Join us for a special walk that will take us behind the scenes at Hillier’s renowned tree nursery in Liss, a name long associated with excellence in tree growing. Guided by Phil Hall, who manages the nursery, this rare visit will reveal what is grown here and the fascinating process of nurturing a tree from seed to sapling before it is carefully lifted and planted elsewhere. Alongside this insider’s glimpse into the life of a tree, the walk itself offers plenty to enjoy: a leafy circuit through Petersfield’s answer to Surrey’s St George’s Hill, where substantial houses sit quietly among woodland. It’s a beautiful, peaceful setting for a walk full of discovery.

 

Tree saplings in field

 

RURAL STRIDES

Rural Strides is passionate about the rich history and cultural landscape of the Western Weald. Through our engaging guided walks, we bring the land to life. We interpret its stories, uncover its heritage, and reveal the character that makes this corner of the South Downs so special. Along the way, we introduce you to inspiring local businesses, each rooted in the community and landscape we share.

Our aim is simple: to create authentic, memorable experiences that connect you with the place and its people. By the end of a Rural Strides walk, you won’t just have explored the Western Weald, you’ll feel like a local.

You can read more about the Western Weald HERE

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