Wildlife reserves · West Midlands
Common Hill
In or near Brockhampton.
Common Hill in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
Pauline Eccles — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Hereford · 9.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Common Hill is a nature reserve in England West Midlands, United Kingdom — protected land managed for wildlife conservation, with footpaths, hides and visitor access. UK nature reserves include national, local and trust-managed sites covering everything from coastal saltmarsh to upland moor.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Common Hill SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Common Hill is a wildlife reserve located in the West Midlands. This area serves as a habitat for various species, contributing to local biodiversity and conservation efforts. The reserve is managed to support both wildlife and public enjoyment of the natural environment.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0093, -2.5961
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Fownhope
- Postcode
- HR1 4QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Hereford — 9.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q108046942 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Common Hill?
- Common Hill is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HR1 4QA), in the parish of Fownhope.
- What is Common Hill?
- Common Hill in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Common Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Hereford, about 9.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR1 4QA.
- Who owns Common Hill?
- Common Hill is owned by Herefordshire Nature Trust.
- Is Common Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Common Hill is part of the Common Hill SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Common Hill free to visit?
- Yes, Common Hill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Common Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR1 4QA. It sits within the North Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.
- Are dogs allowed at Common Hill?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.