About Foundation for Common Land
Commons are areas of land owned by one person or organisation where commoners have the right to graze sheep, cattle, pigs or horses, or use its resources. It has protected the land for thousands of years - ensuring the survival of precious ancient monuments and rare wildlife.
These centuries old farming practices are unexpectedly relevant to many 21st century challenges. Sustainable commoning can help nurture habitats, enhance biodiversity, prevent flooding and absorb carbon from the atmosphere. Alongside all this, they create incredible spaces for everyone to enjoy.
Stretching north to south, the upland commons are free for everyone to enjoy and welcome millions of visitors each year. You can get close to nature, explore ancient monuments, take in some of the most iconic views in the country and encounter famous breeds of sheep, horses and cattle.
To help you explore the heritage of these picturesque landscapes, take up one of our walking trails. As you wander over peaks or along riverbanks, you'll be able to read stories about everything the land has to offer.
Walking trails coming soon!
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54.8 km
12:12 h
Recent Activity
- Foundation for Common LandOctober 3, 2023
A chance to explore Holne Moor and find out how water has been managed over the years, for people, livestock and nature celebrating our upland commons.
Water is essential for life and this landscape was shaped by it. 400 million years ago prior to the mountain building period, Dartmoor was covered in
- Foundation for Common LandMay 23, 2023
The area you are about to walk on, is managed carefully by Commoners who collectively graze their livestock (sheep and cows) on Commons. Each flock has a heaf where they stay without fencing. This use of land for pasture has protected landscapes for over 1,000 years. Grazing maintains the balance of
- Foundation for Common LandSeptember 18, 2023
Explore Stapeley Hill (also known as Michell’s Fold), a jewel in this stretch of Welsh Marches border country. On a clear day you'll be rewarded with far reaching views, across Mid and North Wales, as far as the Snowdonia National Park. Experience the mystical, folklore feel of this place, tread in the
- Foundation for Common LandAugust 29, 2023
Spend a day with us exploring the Shropshire Hills AONB. A lot of this walk is off the common itself, but there’s an option to extend the part which is on the common, giving extensive views of it from the surrounding farm land.
Take in the history from the iron age period from the impressive hill fort
- Foundation for Common LandDecember 12, 2023
Explore Force Crag Mine, a scheduled ancient monument sitting at the head of the valley. Force Crag Mine closed in 1991 as the last working mine in the Lake District. You'll discover artefacts from its industrial past - old mine buildings, spoil heaps and equipment - while being rewarded with spectacular
Starting from the village of Burnbanks, a village built to accommodate the families of the workforce that built Haweswater Dam. This walk will take you along the side of Haweswater and up onto High Street as you explore the rugged and varied landscape of Bampton Common.
The Common stretches from the waters
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