Danbury Commons and Blakes Wood
Things to see & do
Danbury Common, Lingwood Common and Blakes Wood
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Danbury Common
Danbury Common
There are plenty of varied walks around Danbury Common and with the mixture of open common, woodland and wetland there's plenty to discover.
If you want to go further afield try these © Stuart Banks
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Lingwood Common
Lingwood Common
Although the name implies heather (ling) and woodland, Lingwood also has areas of grassland and scrub and is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
The highest point on Lingwood is Beacon Hill. You can walk to Danbury Common via High Common if you fancy walking a little further.
© Fisheye Images
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Blakes Wood
Blakes Wood
This enchanting woodland is a must see during the Bluebell season. The paths take you across the valley and over the clear stream.
Car parking is limited and cycling is prohibited here so come prepared. The nearest toilets are in Danbury Village.
© Stuart Banks
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Try our nanocache trail
Try our nanocache trail
For a family day out, why not try the ‘Not So Common’ nanocache trail?
Find the caches using the GPS codes and clues, then use a smartphone to access fascinating facts, activities and quizzes. Enjoy exploring? You’ll love this trail.
© Fiona Bowley
Downloadable walks
Wildlife
This area is home to a wide varitey of wildlife. There's one reptile that's worth looking out for and that is our native venomous snake, the adder.
For dogs
There are plenty of lovely walks to enjoy around Danbury Common, Blakes Wood and Lingwood Common. If your dog is a little stubborn and doesn't always come back when called we would like you to keep it on a lead please.
Facilities
The closest facilities are in the centre of Danbury Village so please plan your visit to us with that in mind. There's lots of places to eat there too...