Hear the Crickets Sing at Shortheath Common, Near Bordon
Endangered crickets sing on Shortheath Common between May and August. This is an easy and compact nature reserve to visit with a little play area to match!
Shortheath Common
Shortheath Common is a Local Nature Reserve with paths leading around woodland, heathland,
a pond, and a play area.
It is home to a variety of plants and wildlife, including ducks, 23 different types of dragonfly and also the endangered crickets.
The Paths
There are several different paths and they are not surfaced. Some have areas of deep sand and others of deep mud.
This picture is not the pond…it’s the path. For us this just adds to the fun but be careful with footwear and buggy choices.
Oakhanger Play Area
There is a lovely play area on the edge of Shortheath Common called Oakhanger Play Area.
You can walk there from the Shortheath Common car park or you can drive to the play area and access Shortheath Common from there (GU35 9JN).
Visit the Shortheath Common website
Further Information
Nearest Town: Oakhanger, near Bordon and Farnham
County: Hampshire
Nearest Postcode: GU35 9JP
Opens: Daily
Cost: Free
Where to Eat: Bring a picnic.
Facilities: None
How Long We Spent There: 2.5 hours
Buggies: We tend not to take a buggy here as some areas are sandy and others are muddy. We have used an all terrain buggy but would not bring a normal buggy.
Parking: There is a large car park on Oakhanger Road (GU35 9JP). You can also try to park on the road by Oakhanger Play Area (GU35 9JN).
Cost of Parking: Free
Wildlife you might see: Birds, ducks, crickets, insects and dragonflies.
Information Checked: February 2020
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