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Ludshott Commons
One of the largest remaining areas of heathland in east Hampshire
Headley Road, Nr Headley Down, Hampshire, GU26 6JJ
Opening times for 12 July 2025
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- Dogs allowed
Car parks at Superior Road 50 spaces; Waggoners Wells 15 spaces; Dunelm 20 spaces; Bramshott Common (Rectory Lane) 5 spaces; Pond Road 5 spaces; Seymour/Grayshott Road 5 spaces.
- By road
Ludshott Common is to the south west of the B3002 between Grayshott (Surrey) and Headley Down (Hampshire). Grayshott can be found just off the A3, south west of Guildford
- On foot
Just off the Greensand Way
- By train
Liphook 6.5 miles and Haslemere 12.9 miles
- By bus
Stagecoach 17,18,19 from Aldershot and Haslemere every 30 minutes Monday to Friday. Limited service at weekends
- Cycling
Just off the Greensand Way
Headley Road, Nr Headley Down, Hampshire, GU26 6JJ
Planning your visit
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Visiting Ludshott Common with your dog
Under-control dogs are welcome at Ludshott Common. Find out more about visiting with your four-legged friend here.
Highlights
Commons
A designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Special Protection Area (SPA) because of its wildlife. One of the largest remaining areas of heathland in east Hampshire.
Things to see and do
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Things to do at Ludshott Common
The heathland at Ludshott Common dates back 5,000 years and contains some of the few remaining areas of lowland heath in Europe. Discover some of the birdlife and wildlife you can see here, as well as similar heathlands and woodlands you can visit nearby.
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About Ludshott Commons
Ludshott Common covers 285 ha (705 acres) and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Special Protection Area (SPA) because of its wildlife.
For centuries, it was used by local commoners whose ancient rights allowed them to graze their cattle, sheep, ponies and pigs. Some commoners collected heather, gorse, wood and bracken for fuel, winter fodder and animal bedding. These activities led to the open heathland you can see here today.
Our work
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Restoring Heathland on Ludshott Common
Find out more about the heathland restoration project on Ludshott Common and answers to frequently asked questions.
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The return of conservation grazing to Ludshott Common
The aim of this project is to encourage the restoration of lowland heathland using grazing animals. Cattle will help to control grasses, scrub and bracken and increase biodiversity through browsing, dung and poaching of the ground with their hooves.
Wealden Heaths NNR
Ludshott Common and Waggoners Wells are part of Wealden Heaths NNR. This new National Nature Reserve one of the King’s Series of NNRs, bringing together our region's most precious heathlands and endangered species into one extraordinary sanctuary for nature recovery. This is safeguarding of nature on a big scale and for the enjoyment of future generations to come.