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Hartlebury Common

The largest and most important area of heathland remaining in Worcestershire, this site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) is a delight to visit time and time again. With dappled woodlands, heather clad hills, a rare acid bog and a pool and brook that attracts lots of creatures, you're spoilt for choice on this site.

Hartlebury Common

 

Opening Times

Vehicular and pedestrian access 24 hours.  Height barrier at Wilden Top car park and South car park (6'6")

Admission is Free

Site Location

Hartlebury Common, DY13 9JB. Located just off the B1495 Stourport to Hartlebury Road. Follow the brown and white tourist signs.

Grid Reference: 8270  

Accessibility Information

  • Parking areas (sealed surface) for visitors with disabilities at Wilden Top car park
  • Topography of the site is flat in some places and undulating in others with some steep slopes
  • Picnic area (with wheelchair accessible tables) at Wilden Top car park is flat grass and is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs
  • Gates at the boundary fencing around the Common are all bridle gates, suitable for horses, wheelchairs, mobility scooters and pushchairs
  • Waymarked Heather Trail (1.5 km) is undulating and unsurfaced (grass, compacted and loose sand), without steps and is not suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters or pushchairs
  • The majority of the site cannot be accessed by wheelchairs, mobility scooters or pushchairs as the paths are predominantly deep sand, uneven surfaces and steep slopes.

Hartlebury Common Implementation Plan  This document is in Adobe PDF format (6MB)
The aim of this plan is to secure the ongoing, long-term favourable management of Hartlebury Common Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

This document describes detailed management proposals to restore the Common over the next ten years.

Why not extend your stay in the Hartlebury area and visit Worcestershire County Museum?  Home to collections ranging from children's toys, archaeology and costume to craft work.

OS Maps

Explorer 218, Landranger 138.

Site Facilities

Parking icon   Cycling icon   Picnic icon   Walking icon   Information icon

For further information contact the Countryside Service on 01905 766493

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  • Defra
    Department for environmental food and rural affairs.
  • British Waterways
    Creating sustainable waterways for the future.
  • English Heritage
    Looking after the historical environment in England for future generations.
  • Environmental Agency
    The government agency responsible for protecting and improving the environment, water, land and air.
  • Natural England
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This page was last reviewed 8 February 2012 at 16:29.
The page is next due for review 6 August 2013.

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