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Wimbledon Common

 
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Address: Wimbledon,  The Parkside,  SW19 4UE
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Wimbledon Common is in the London Borough of Merton
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Wimbledon CommonHuge, wild common on the edge of London.

For those who really want to shake off every last vestige of the city and head for an endearing village location, Wimbledon Common is ideal. This huge area of open heath and woodland spreads out over two miles (1140 acres) and is riddled with rambling paths and bridleways. Most of the common has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Special Area of Conservation, which makes it a great place to well and truly get back to nature. Stag beetles, in particular, thrive in the bogs and well-established woods. Near the middle of the common a windmill, dating from 1817, marks the spot where Baden-Powell wrote part of 'Scouting for Boys'. It’s now a small museum. Some nice old pubs are vdotted around the edge of the common, while Wimbledon Village with its quaint pubs, thriving delicatessens, antique shops and independent boutiques is just a short walk away. This is a great space for a relaxed stroll or a gentle horse-ride but most importantly Wimbledon Common is synonymous with the home of The Wombles - author Elizabeth Beresford's fictional litter collecting characters. See if you can spot any...

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Beetles, bridleways, windmills and wombles.

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A school football team who played on the common in the 19th century went on to become Wimbledon F.C.

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Sports in London  (Published September 2009)
Running British Military Fitness & Serpentine Running Club It may seem perverse but some people find being shouted by an army officer a great motivator when it comes...  More
 
London Walks  (Published August 2009)
Wimbledon Common and Village Distance & Difficulty - 5 miles. Best done brisk and boisterous. Highlights - Being close to nature at Rushmere Pond, Wimbledon Windmill, chilling in front of...  More
 
London's Top Parks  (Published August 2009)
Wimbledon Common The Ranger's Office, Windmill Road, SW19 5NR Huge, wild common on the edge of London For those who really want to shake off every last vestige...  More
 
London's Outdoor Drinking Dens  (Published August 2009)
The Hand in Hand 6 Crooked Billet, Wimbledon Common, SW19 4RQ Get that upmarket village pub feel in Wimbledon In the warm summer months faithful punters from the...  More
 
The Great Outdoors  (Published February 2008)
Horsing Around... Ridgway Stables 93 Ridgway, Wimbledon Village, SW19 4SU Tue to Sun 9.30am-5.30pm Slap-bang in between Richmond Park and Wimbledon Common, ...  More
 
 
 

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