You might have seen Simon Hurt pedalling his bicycle around Eastbourne’s parks, gardens, seafront, and on the South Downs. For over 20 years he was part of a team managing Eastbourne’s beautiful green spaces.
He’s recently retired but remains passionate about Eastbourne’s green heritage, both within the town and the surrounding countryside. The town has miles of Victorian seafront promenades, with striking flowerbeds, open coast and dramatic cliffs, including Beachy Head with its famous lighthouse.
“One of my favourite walks is across the Downs to Birling Gap where there’s access to the beach,” he says. Armed with a camera, he captures incredible views, wildlife, and dramatic weather. He’s photographed badgers, foxes, lizards, birds of prey, mice, adders, butterflies and moths, newts and water snails, as well as a fantastic variety…
