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Southampton Common

Hampshire  >  United Kingdom

The common is in Southampton City with a diverse habitat and 3 ponds.

Added* by Luke Martins (UK)
Most recent update 29 března 2026
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Description

Southampton Common has 365 acres of diverse habitat with rough grassland, ancient woodland, and ponds that supports a range of bird species. A large portion of the area is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. A flat walk with multiple different routes to take. The area is home to puštík obecný, žluna zelená, potápka malá and many more.

Details

Access

Southampton Common is located in the north of Southampton. Access can be gained via Hill Lane, and there is on road parking. Press P on the map for directions. Alternative access via Cemetery Lane where there is an abundance of car parking spaces and these are free to use. The area can also be accessed by walking from the city centre and with bus. The closest bus stop is Northlands Road (1).

Southampton Common is best explored on foot, but also possible by bike. The park is spread over quite a large area so would allow at least one hour to explore fully. The circular walking route shown on the map is about 3,5 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Park , Pond , Forest , Grassland

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring

Route

Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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