The Common

Downs, Moorland in Gloucestershire Cotswold

England

The Common

Sandy Lane Sandy Lane heading to Little Rissington
Sandy Lane Credit: Shaun Ferguson

The Common, located in Gloucestershire, England, is a picturesque area known for its diverse landscape consisting of downs and moorland. Spanning approximately 500 acres, this vast expanse of natural beauty offers a unique blend of rolling hills, open grasslands, and heathland.

The downs of The Common are characterized by their gently sloping hills, covered in lush green grasses and scattered with wildflowers. These areas provide ideal grazing grounds for various livestock, such as sheep and cattle, which can often be seen peacefully grazing on the open fields.

In contrast, the moorland sections of The Common display a more rugged and wild terrain. Here, visitors can witness the spectacle of heather-covered hills, interspersed with patches of gorse and bracken. These areas are home to a rich variety of wildlife, including birds of prey, such as kestrels and buzzards, as well as various species of small mammals like rabbits and voles.

The Common offers a multitude of walking trails, providing visitors with the opportunity to explore the enchanting landscape at their own pace. The views from the higher points of The Common are particularly breathtaking, offering panoramic vistas of the surrounding countryside.

The Common, Gloucestershire, is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike, offering a serene and tranquil escape from the bustling city life. Whether it's a leisurely stroll, birdwatching, or simply enjoying the peaceful ambiance, The Common provides a truly idyllic setting for visitors to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature.

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The Common Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.865448/-1.7311542 or Grid Reference SP1818. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sandy Lane Sandy Lane heading to Little Rissington
Sandy Lane
Sandy Lane heading to Little Rissington
Ridge and furrow north of Little Rissington Bridleway HRL 3/1 leaves the field to right of centre, to follow a track into the village. In the foreground are traces of ridge and furrow; they are more pronounced in the next field. There are small patches of woodland around.
Ridge and furrow north of Little Rissington
Bridleway HRL 3/1 leaves the field to right of centre, to follow a track into the village. In the foreground are traces of ridge and furrow; they are more pronounced in the next field. There are small patches of woodland around.
Gate fastening near Little Rissington Rope through an eye to fasten this gate on bridleway HRL 3/1
Gate fastening near Little Rissington
Rope through an eye to fasten this gate on bridleway HRL 3/1
Ridge and furrow north of Little Rissington A field beside bridleway HRL 3/1, with the low winter afternoon sun bringing out the ridges and furrows.
Ridge and furrow north of Little Rissington
A field beside bridleway HRL 3/1, with the low winter afternoon sun bringing out the ridges and furrows.
Ridge and furrow north of Little Rissington The part of the field nearest the camera isn't showing its ridges and furrows as clearly as the further part. This is the view on the other side of the bridleway from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5272404">SP1920 : Ridge and furrow north of Little Rissington</a>.
Ridge and furrow north of Little Rissington
The part of the field nearest the camera isn't showing its ridges and furrows as clearly as the further part. This is the view on the other side of the bridleway from SP1920 : Ridge and furrow north of Little Rissington.
Little Rissington Airfield The airfield seen from the lane to Great Barrington.  This was once the base for the world famous Red Arrows RAF display team.
Little Rissington Airfield
The airfield seen from the lane to Great Barrington. This was once the base for the world famous Red Arrows RAF display team.
Great Rissington School On the site of the hill overlooking the village.
Great Rissington School
On the site of the hill overlooking the village.
Great Rissington Primary School Situated on the east side of the sloping village green.
Great Rissington Primary School
Situated on the east side of the sloping village green.
Major GOML! Sign at Little Rissington Airfield.
Major GOML!
Sign at Little Rissington Airfield.
Cottages, Great Rissington Typical Cotswold stone cottages.
Cottages, Great Rissington
Typical Cotswold stone cottages.
Houses at Great Rissington At the upper, northeast corner, of the green. At the centre, set back, is The Malthouse. On the left is the listed Endicott <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1304339" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1304339">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> .
Houses at Great Rissington
At the upper, northeast corner, of the green. At the centre, set back, is The Malthouse. On the left is the listed Endicott LinkExternal link .
Bank Cottages, Great Rissington The pair of cottages are listed separately <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1152913" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1152913">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> and <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1340874" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1340874">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> . On the right, a little higher up the lane, is South Lodge, a "Lodge to Great Rissington Hill" <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1304535" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1304535">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> . In the foreground, on a hgih eastern corner of the village green, is a pump.
Bank Cottages, Great Rissington
The pair of cottages are listed separately LinkExternal link and LinkExternal link . On the right, a little higher up the lane, is South Lodge, a "Lodge to Great Rissington Hill" LinkExternal link . In the foreground, on a hgih eastern corner of the village green, is a pump.
Drive to Great Rissington Farm But here the walker - or rider / cyclist - must turn right for bridleway HRG 6/1 through a disused quarry.
Drive to Great Rissington Farm
But here the walker - or rider / cyclist - must turn right for bridleway HRG 6/1 through a disused quarry.
Disused quarry, Great Rissington The figures are following bridleway HRG 6/1 through the wooded quarry shown in a leafier season in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2732575">SP2017 : Disused quarry</a>.
Disused quarry, Great Rissington
The figures are following bridleway HRG 6/1 through the wooded quarry shown in a leafier season in SP2017 : Disused quarry.
Llamas, Great Rissington Hill Showing an interest in walkers on bridleway HRG 6/1; but, of course, no food was on offer. They share the field with other livestock including sheep.
Llamas, Great Rissington Hill
Showing an interest in walkers on bridleway HRG 6/1; but, of course, no food was on offer. They share the field with other livestock including sheep.
Stone Stile, Little Rissington GS2710 On Gloucestershire footpath HRL5 that heads SE towards the church. The context view showing the slab to the left of the bridge is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7262289">SP1820 : Stone Stile, Little Rissington GS2710</a>.
Stone Stile, Little Rissington GS2710
On Gloucestershire footpath HRL5 that heads SE towards the church. The context view showing the slab to the left of the bridge is SP1820 : Stone Stile, Little Rissington GS2710.
Stone Stile, Little Rissington GS2710 On Gloucestershire footpath HRL5 that heads SE towards the church. The close-up view showing of the slab to the left of the bridge is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7262288">SP1820 : Stone Stile, Little Rissington GS2710</a>.
Stone Stile, Little Rissington GS2710
On Gloucestershire footpath HRL5 that heads SE towards the church. The close-up view showing of the slab to the left of the bridge is SP1820 : Stone Stile, Little Rissington GS2710.
Bridleway heading towards Wyck Rissington From Little Rissington the bridleway heading towards Wyck Rissington. At the time it was closed whilst the holiday barns at Church Farm were being built
Bridleway heading towards Wyck Rissington
From Little Rissington the bridleway heading towards Wyck Rissington. At the time it was closed whilst the holiday barns at Church Farm were being built
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The Common is located at Grid Ref: SP1818 (Lat: 51.865448, Lng: -1.7311542)

Administrative County: Gloucestershire

District: Cotswold

Police Authority: Gloucestershire

What 3 Words

///fidgeted.reheat.responses. Near Bourton on the Water, Gloucestershire

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Located within 500m of 51.865448,-1.7311542
Barrier: kissing_gate
Lat/Long: 51.868865/-1.734724
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.8679541/-1.7252907
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.8664535/-1.7240703
Material: wood
Power: pole
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