Enjoy the Views from Frensham Common, Near Farnham
Frensham Common is an area of open and airy heathland with woods, beautiful viewpoints and two popular ponds – Frensham Great Pond and Frensham Little Pond.
Frensham Great Pond
Swimming is permitted from one of the two sandy beaches at Frensham Great Pond.
Frensham Little Pond
Frensham Little Pond is the smaller and more wild of the two ponds. It is a peaceful, picturesque and pine-scented place to explore.
The Cafes
There is a cafe at each of the nearby ponds that sell snacks, drinks and ice creams.
The Paths
The paths around Frensham Common vary. Some are easy to walk on, others are deep sand;
some are on steep hills and others are flat.
Where to Start?
The easiest way to access Frensham Common is to either start at one of the two ponds or to use the little lay-by next to St Mary’s School in Frensham (GU10 3DS).
From here you can head into the woods and up onto Frensham Common. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes to reach the spot where you can see both ponds.
Visit the Frensham Common website
Further Information
Nearest Town: Frensham, near Farnham
County: Surrey
Nearest Postcode: GU10 3DS (the lay-by), GU10 2QB (Frensham Great Pond), GU10 3BT (Frensham Little Pond).
Opens: Daily
Cost: Free
Where to Eat: Bring a picnic or eat at one of the cafes at Frensham Little Pond or Frensham Great Pond.
Facilities: There are cafes, snacks, ice cream, picnic area, toilets, accessible toilets at each of the ponds.
How Long We Spent There: 3 hours
Buggies: I wouldn’t bring a buggy – some of the paths are deep sand and there are some steep hills.
Parking: There are a few spaces at the lay-by mentioned above and large car parks at both ponds (see above for the post codes) but they can be very busy when the weather is warm.
Cost of Parking: The lay-by is free. Parking at either of the ponds is free for National Trust members or from £1.50 per hour.
Wildlife You Might See: Lots of birds, including ducks, swans, coots, moorhens, squirrels and sand lizards.
Information Written: May 2022
Information Checked: November 2023
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