Views of Frensham

Frensham Common covers roughly 1,000 acres of attractive countryside, lying midway between Farnham and Hindhead on either side of the A287. The site is owned by the National Trust and comprises of a large area of heathland, together with some coniferous and mixed woodland, and two large ponds, known as Frensham Great and Little Ponds, which were built in the Middle Ages to provide fish for the Bishop of Winchester's estate. The Common was once important to the local community as a source of fuel (heather turfs and wood), animal bedding (bracken) and roofing materials (heather turfs), and to provide rough grazing for their livestock. These days the site is valued for nature conservation and informal recreation, with many miles of paths and horserides. Angling and sailing are also available for members of the relevant clubs. The Common supports a wealth of associated wildlife, including sand lizards, Dartford warblers, nightjars and unusual plants. Take a brisk walk or short stroll the Ponds.  Enjoy the sailing, feed the ducks or go for a swim. Four self guided walks, and a short wheelchair friendly route. In the summertime, many families use the shallow water to swim in and the beach is a great place for the children to try their hand at building sandcastles!