Frensham Common & Ponds
Frensham has over 1000 acres of beautiful countryside comprising an extensive area of heathland, coniferous and mixed woodland and 2 large ponds - Frensham Great and Little Ponds.
- Boats on Frensham Great Pond.© Michele Sheppard A&FCC
Frensham Common is located mid-way between Farnham and Hindhead on either side of the A287.
Frensham Common comprises a large area of heathland, together with some coniferous and mixed woodland, and two large ponds, known as Frensham Great and Frensham Little Ponds. The ponds were built in the middle ages to provide fish for the Bishop of Winchester's Estate.
Frensham Common was once important to the local community as a source of fuel and today the site is valued for recreation such as cycling, horse riding and walking as well as nature conservation. The Common supports a wealth of wildlife, including Sand Lizard, Smooth Snake, Woodlark, Dartford Warbler and Nightjar.
