Forests & woodlands · South West England
Ham Common
In or near Upton.
Ham Common is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hamworthy · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Ham Common is located in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, with the nearest railway station being Hamworthy, approximately 1.2 km away. The postcode for navigation is BH15 4RW. Entry to the common is free.
About
Ham Common is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 50.7165°, -2.0295°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
Photo gallery
Official information
Poole Harbour Canoe Club offers paddlesport activities in two locations: Poole Harbour and the River Stour. Visitors can participate in various canoeing events and training sessions, promoting an inclusive community for paddlesport enthusiasts.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Poole Harbour SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ham Common SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
- Ramsar wetland: Poole Harbour
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Ham Common is a Local Nature Reserve at Hamworthy, near Poole, Dorset. Located on the north west shores of Poole Harbour, it is predominantly a heathland site but includes many other habitats including waste ground, mixed woodland, and a freshwater lake (Hamworthy Lake). Parking for the site can be found at Hamworthy Beach with access to the waterside for kayaking etc., or above the common from Napier Road. Easy walking access from Haven Rockley Holiday Park. On 17 October 2003 Ham Common 'twinned' with Fleet Pond Local Nature Reserve in Hampshire. In 2006 a twinning event, and plaque unveiling, took place at Ham Common.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 50.7165, -2.0295
- Parish
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area
- Postcode
- BH15 4RW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Poole
- Nearest railway station
- Hamworthy — 1.2 km
- Official site
- www.pooleharbourcanoeclub.uk
Sources
- osm: r4683177 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Ham Common, Dorset (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ham Common Local Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 1887672.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Ham Common (LNR)
Wildlife reserves · 0.1 km
Lake North Beach
Beaches · 0.1 km
Flying Boat fuel depot
Historic houses · 0.4 km
Rockley Park
Caravan parks · 0.4 km
Poole Harbour Canoe Club
Harbours & ports · 0.4 km
Lake Pier
Piers · 0.5 km
Lake Pier
Piers · 0.5 km
Hamworthy
Villages · 1.2 km
War Memorial in St Michael's Churchyard
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Lychett Bay Viewpoint
Viewpoints · 1.5 km
Hamworthy Beach
Beaches · 1.8 km
Hide
Viewpoints · 2.0 km
Nearby
📷 5Wildlife reserves · South West England
Ham Common (LNR)
Ham Common (LNR) — nature reserve in Dorset, England.
📷 5Beaches · South West England
Lake North Beach
Lake North Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · South West England
Flying Boat fuel depot
Flying Boat fuel depot — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Harbours & ports · South West England
Poole Harbour Canoe Club
Poole Harbour Canoe Club — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Piers · South West England
Lake Pier
Lake Pier is a pier in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Ham Common
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 5Hotels · South West England
The Antelope
The Antelope — a hotel in england south east.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
South Lytchett Manor Caravan and Camping Park
South Lytchett Manor Caravan and Camping Park — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Sandford Holiday Park
Sandford Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south east. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
The Holme Bush Campsite
The Holme Bush Campsite — a campsite in england south east.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Custom House
Custom House — a restaurant in england south east.
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Guildhall Tavern
Guildhall Tavern — a restaurant in england south east.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Portsmouth Hoy Public House
Portsmouth Hoy Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 6
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Brewers Arms Public House
The Brewers Arms Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cafés · South West England
Café Villano
Café Villano — a café in england south east. Cuisine: coffee shop;sandwich;ice cream;regional.
More forests in this region
📷 5Forests & woodlands · South West England
Avebury Stone Circle
Avebury Stone Circle is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · South West England
Bowerchalke Downs SSSI
Bowerchalke Downs SSSI is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · South West England
Broadcroft Quarry Butterfly Reserve
Broadcroft Quarry Butterfly Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Forests & woodlands · South West England
Chickengrove Bottom SSSI
Chickengrove Bottom SSSI is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ham Common?
- Ham Common is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH15 4RW), in the parish of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area.
- What is Ham Common?
- Ham Common is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ham Common?
- The nearest railway station is Hamworthy, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH15 4RW.
- Is Ham Common a protected site?
- Yes — Ham Common is part of the Poole Harbour SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Ham Common SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Ham Common free to visit?
- Yes, Ham Common is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ham Common?
- The nearest railway station is Hamworthy, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH15 4RW.