Hambledon Common
A peaceful area of heathland and woodland on the Greensand Way.
©Andrew Parkinson/2020VISION
A peaceful area of heathland and woodland on the Greensand Way.
The dark green, straight and spiky stems of common club-rush or 'bulrush' are a familiar wetland sight. They are ideal for weaving and were traditionally used to make baskets, seats and…
Blaxhall Common is a piece of heathland full of birds, butterflies, reptiles and flowers particular to the area
Tree pipits and linnets sing from the trees in the young woodland at Stocksmoor Common Nature Reserve. Wavy hair-grass may be found in the acid grassland - a habitat produced by rough grazing…
Situated on the edge of the New Forest, Copythorne Common shares many of the same habitats and much of the wildlife as the nearby National Park.
One of just three remaining pockets of lowland heath in the Vale of York, Allerthorpe Common is rich in wildlife, and is one of the best places in the area to see adders.
With trails to explore and varied wildlife to discover, Barlow Common is the perfect place for a family outing or peaceful walk. Not bad for a former tip next to a power station!
It’s hard not to be taken aback by the sheer scale and prettiness of Mellis Common. Framed by cottages and farm houses it is a place that has changed relatively little over hundreds of years.
A fabulous large heathland close to York where the pink heads and grey green leaves of cross-leaved heath intermingle with the purple spikes and green foliage of ling heather. Common lizards bask…
Padworth Common nature reserve is a tranquil haven for wildlife with heathland, woodland, ponds and alder-lined gullies.
Bucklebury Common is one of the largest commons in Berkshire and home to a rich variety of wildlife.