Cadnam Common

Downs, Moorland in Hampshire New Forest

England

Cadnam Common

Garden at White Hart Public House
Garden at White Hart Public House Credit: Paul Collins

Cadnam Common is a picturesque area located in the county of Hampshire, England. Situated within the wider New Forest National Park, it is a diverse landscape that offers a blend of downs and moorland. Covering an area of approximately 150 hectares, the common is known for its outstanding natural beauty and rich biodiversity.

The common is characterized by gently rolling hills and open grasslands, interspersed with pockets of heathland and gorse. It is home to a wide range of plant and animal species, including several rare and protected ones. Visitors can expect to encounter a variety of wildflowers, such as heather, bracken, and orchids, providing vibrant splashes of color throughout the seasons.

The area also supports a diverse wildlife population. Bird enthusiasts will appreciate the presence of species like the Dartford warbler, stonechat, and woodlark. In addition to avian life, Cadnam Common is home to several mammal species, including deer, foxes, and badgers. The common's diverse habitats make it an ideal spot for nature lovers and photographers looking to capture the beauty of Hampshire's countryside.

Cadnam Common is a popular destination for outdoor activities, such as walking, hiking, and horse riding. It offers a network of well-maintained paths and trails, allowing visitors to explore the area and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding landscape. With its tranquil atmosphere and natural charm, Cadnam Common provides a peaceful retreat for both locals and tourists seeking to reconnect with nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.935847/-1.5890378 or Grid Reference SU2815. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Garden at White Hart Public House
Garden at White Hart Public House
Signage - M27 southbound
Signage - M27 southbound
View across Half Moon Common
View across Half Moon Common
Grassy path across Half Moon Common
Grassy path across Half Moon Common
Sunlight and frost on Half Moon Common
Sunlight and frost on Half Moon Common
Bracken-filled valley adjacent to Half Moon Common Former boundaries have been removed, making this area continuous with the more open and grassy Half Moon Common.
Bracken-filled valley adjacent to Half Moon Common
Former boundaries have been removed, making this area continuous with the more open and grassy Half Moon Common.
Haydon Tyres, Cadnam Bright afternoon sunlight on 1 November, but it was raining hard soon afterwards.
Haydon Tyres, Cadnam
Bright afternoon sunlight on 1 November, but it was raining hard soon afterwards.
Cadnam, White Hart Free House on Romsey Road. Central bar, with drinking at eating areas on three sides; garden. Cask ales on offer at my visit: Brunning & Price Original, Flack's Double, Hop Back GB, Itchen Valley Bulgarum. The pub also stocks a wide range of gins.
Cadnam, White Hart
Free House on Romsey Road. Central bar, with drinking at eating areas on three sides; garden. Cask ales on offer at my visit: Brunning & Price Original, Flack's Double, Hop Back GB, Itchen Valley Bulgarum. The pub also stocks a wide range of gins.
Newbridge, cattle grid At the south-eastern boundary of Cadnam Common.
Newbridge, cattle grid
At the south-eastern boundary of Cadnam Common.
Cadnam Common, National Trust marker Cadnam Common is an "adjacent common", sharing geographical and ecological features with the New Forest, but not crown land; this common is owned by the National Trust. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/new-forest-northern-commons/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/new-forest-northern-commons/">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>
Cadnam Common, National Trust marker
Cadnam Common is an "adjacent common", sharing geographical and ecological features with the New Forest, but not crown land; this common is owned by the National Trust. LinkExternal link
Cadnam Common, pannage pigs A herd of eleven pigs, doing what they should do in the pannage season - forage for acorns and beech mast, which can be poisonous to other livestock. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.thenewforest.co.uk/discover/pigs.aspx#" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.thenewforest.co.uk/discover/pigs.aspx#">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>
Cadnam Common, pannage pigs
A herd of eleven pigs, doing what they should do in the pannage season - forage for acorns and beech mast, which can be poisonous to other livestock. LinkExternal link
Cadnam, Busketts Yard Stables on Cadnam Lane.
Cadnam, Busketts Yard
Stables on Cadnam Lane.
Cadnam Common, pannage pigs On the western boundary of the common; pigs doing what is expected of them at this time of year - forage for fallen acorns, which can be poisonous to other livestock. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.thenewforest.co.uk/discover/pigs.aspx#" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.thenewforest.co.uk/discover/pigs.aspx#">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>
Cadnam Common, pannage pigs
On the western boundary of the common; pigs doing what is expected of them at this time of year - forage for fallen acorns, which can be poisonous to other livestock. LinkExternal link
Cadnam Common An "adjacent common", similar to the New Forest physically and ecologically, but not Crown land; this common is owned by the National Trust. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/new-forest-northern-commons/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/new-forest-northern-commons/">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>
Cadnam Common
An "adjacent common", similar to the New Forest physically and ecologically, but not Crown land; this common is owned by the National Trust. LinkExternal link
Cadnam Common, donkeys
Cadnam Common, donkeys
Cadnam, Storm's Farm Stables overlooking Cadnam Common.
Cadnam, Storm's Farm
Stables overlooking Cadnam Common.
Cadnam, byway From Storm's Farm to Kewlake Lane.
Cadnam, byway
From Storm's Farm to Kewlake Lane.
Cadnam, track Along the southern boundary of Cadnam Common.
Cadnam, track
Along the southern boundary of Cadnam Common.
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Cadnam Common is located at Grid Ref: SU2815 (Lat: 50.935847, Lng: -1.5890378)

Administrative County: Hampshire

District: New Forest

Police Authority: Hampshire

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Cadnam Common
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Ele: 37
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