Southborough Common
Southborough, West Kent
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Southborough Common is about 75 acres of old wood pasture, heath and woodland on a sandstone spur in Southborough, with records going back to the 13th century. Volunteers have been opening it up again to reveal its veteran oaks and beeches, and three themed circular walks help you find the points of interest.
Highlights
- Veteran oak and beech trees in restored wood pasture
- Whortleberry Wood, with huge beeches among the oaks
- Three circular walks, including the Secrets Circular and the Veterans Tour
- Acid grassland, heathland and a pond
Good to know
- Walk leaflets and a map can be downloaded from the Common's website
- High Brooms station is a short walk away, and buses 7 and 151 stop nearby
- Owned by Southborough Town Council since 1967
- The Friends of Southborough Common run events and volunteer days
Getting there
Southborough Common, by St Peter's Church, SouthboroughParking: Car parking next to St Peter's Church. Coordinates are for the Common.
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