Welcome to Ham Common

Ham Common is a beautiful and peaceful area located in the county of Dorset, England. It is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, offering a range of activities such as hiking, cycling, and bird watching. The common is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and rabbits, as well as a diverse range of plant species.

The common is also steeped in history, with evidence of human activity dating back to the Bronze Age. There are several ancient burial mounds and earthworks scattered throughout the area, providing a fascinating glimpse into the lives of our ancestors. In more recent times, the common was used as a training ground for soldiers during World War II, and remnants of this period can still be seen today.

Despite its popularity, Ham Common remains a tranquil and unspoiled area, with plenty of space for visitors to explore and enjoy. Whether you're looking for a peaceful walk in the countryside or an adrenaline-fueled bike ride, Ham Common is the perfect destination for anyone seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of modern life.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 8.6°C

Feels Like: 7.8°C

Wind: 3.8 MPH

Wind Dir: ENE

Local Schools

School Details
The Quay School
Academy Alternative Provision Converter
Ages:5-16
Head Teacher
Mr Russell Arnold
Harbourside Campus
Turlin Road
Hamworthy
Poole
Dorset
BH16 5AH
01202716910
School Website
Bayside Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:4-11
Head Teacher
Mr Matt Vernon
Turlin Road
Turlin Moor
Poole
Dorset
BH16 5AH
1202685459
School Website
Hamworthy Park Junior School
Academy Converter
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mrs S Hill
Ashmore Crescent
Hamworthy
Poole
Dorset
BH15 4DG
1202677870
School Website
Carter Community School
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-16
Head Teacher
Ms Chris Phillips
Blandford Close
Hamworthy
Poole
Dorset
BH15 4BQ
01202676789
School Website
Twin Sails Infant And Nursery School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Susannah Hill
Blandford Road
Hamworthy
Poole
Dorset
BH15 4AX
1202672377
School Website
Yarrells Preparatory School
Other Independent School
Ages:2-13
Head Teacher
Mr Sally Moulton
Yarrells House
Upton
Poole
Dorset
BH16 5EU
01202622229
School Website
Upton Infant School
Academy Converter
Ages:4-7
Head Teacher
Mr Duncan Churchill
Guest Road
Upton
Poole
Dorset
BH16 5LQ
1202622367
School Website
Upton Junior School
Academy Converter
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mr Tony Collins
St Martin's Road
Upton
Poole
Dorset
BH16 5NQ
1202622649
School Website
Poole High School
Foundation School
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Paul Gray
Wimborne Road
Poole
Dorset
BH15 2BW
01202666988
School Website
Old Town Infant School And Nursery
Academy Converter
Ages:3-7
Head Teacher
Mr Douglas Gubbins
Green Road
Poole
Dorset
BH15 1QB
1202673966
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Hamworthy
Junction Road, Hamworthy, Dorset, BH16 5AA
0.61 Miles
Poole
Serpentine Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BQ
1.84 Miles
Holton Heath
Station Road, Holton Heath, Dorset, BH16 6JT
2.51 Miles
Parkstone
Station Road, Parkstone, Dorset, BH14 8UD
3.36 Miles
Wareham
North Port, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4AS
4.32 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Harbour Taxis
01202 668866
1 Christopher Cr, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3HP
2.00 Miles
Kal Plant Hire Bournemouth
07831 412776
2 Honeysuckle Ln, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7YZ
2.04 Miles
Dial-A-Cab Poole
01202 666822
76 Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BZ
2.06 Miles
Avis Rent A Car
0844 544 6040
Walking Field Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1RZ
2.17 Miles
Poole Radio Cabs
01202 893999
16 Didcot Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0GD
2.48 Miles
Compass Cars
01202 644540
16 Didcot Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0GD
2.48 Miles
Select Chauffeur Hire
01202 695949
18 Spindle Close, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9WJ
2.48 Miles
Select Chauffer Services
01202 695949
18 Spindle Cl, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9WJ
2.48 Miles
Atlas Private Hire
01202 770825
38 Sandyhurst Close, Poole, Dorset, BH17 9JS
2.72 Miles
Elite Cars
01202 658208
5 Gladelands Cl, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9JX
2.92 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bh15 Rockley Sands
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Bh15 Napier Road
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Bh16 Egmont Road
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Bh15 Samson Road
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Bh16 Turlin Moor Po
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Priority Mailbox:
Special Mailbox:
Bh15 Lulworth Ave
No More Collections Today
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Bh15 Dawkins Road
No More Collections Today
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Bh15 Hamworthy Junction Po
No More Collections Today
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Bh15 Symes Road
No More Collections Today
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Bh15 Woodlands Avenue
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Bh15 235 Blandford Road
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Bh16 Blandford Road
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Bh16 Sandy Lane
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Bh15 Blandford Road
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Bh16 Factory Road
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Medical Centre
Medical Centre
Hamworthy
Poole
Dorset
BH15 4NQ
The Adam Practice
01202 679234
306 Blandford Road
Hamworthy
Poole
Dorset
BH15 4JQ
The Adam Practice - Hamworthy Surgery
306 Blandford Road
Poole
Dorset
BH15 4JQ
Poole Ferry Port - North Lounge Passenger Terminal - Covid Local Vaccination Service
New Harbour Road
Poole
BH15 4AQ
The Adam Practice - Upton Surgery
Upton Cross
Poole
Dorset
BH16 5PW
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Local Stores

Hamworthy New
200-204 Blandford Road
Hamworthy
Poole
Dorset
BH15 4BH
01202 672170
Store Website
0.80 miles
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SPAR Turlin Road
189 Turlin Road
Poole
BH16 5AQ
01202 669922
Store Website
0.5 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Pet Health Partnership
Upton Veterinary Centre
6 The Parade
Moorland Way, Upton
Poole
Dorset
BH16 5JS
01202 624140
upton@thepethealthpartnership.co.uk
Website
1.46 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Companion Care (Poole) Ltd T/A Poole Holes Bay Vets4pets
Inside Pets At Home
Wessex Gate Retail Park
Broadstone Way
Poole
Dorset
BH15 3TE
01202 677 675
poole@companioncare.co.uk
Website
1.83 miles
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The Pet Practice
5 Darbys Lane
Poole
Dorset
BH15 3ER
01202 649999
poole@thepetpractice.co.uk
Website
2.32 miles
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Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

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Medivet Oakdale
266 Wimborne Road
Poole
Dorset
BH15 3EF
01202 602766
oakdale@medivet.co.uk
Website
2.32 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Animals Treated
Birds

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Dogs

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Natterjacks Vet
Darby'S Corner
2 Waterloo Road
Poole
Dorset
BH17 7LD
01202 051141
hellopoole@natterjacksvet.com
Website
2.77 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Aquatics

Birds

Cats

Dogs

Exotic/Wild

Poultry

Small Mammals

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Medivet Poole 24 Hour (Walton Lodge Vets)
101 North Road
Parkstone
Poole
Dorset
BH14 0LT
01202 693623
poole.24@medivet.co.uk
Website
2.92 miles
Amenities
Open at weekends

Disabled public access

Client car park

Animals Treated
Cats

Dogs

Small Mammals

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Local Dog Walks

Upton Country Park
A Lovely Place With Many Different Length Walks.
A350
Poole
BH17 7YW
1.52 miles

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Harbourside Park (Baiter And Whitecliff)
Park Walk Along Coast Harbour Lots Of Space Cafe In Car Park, Free Parking And Paid Walk Can Lead Into Poole With Pubs And Shops Children’S Play Area
68 Catalina Dr
Poole
BH15 1TQ
2.29 miles

Https://Www.Poole.Gov.Uk/Sports-And-Leisure/Parks-And-Open-Spaces/Find-A-Park-In-Poole/Harbourside-Park-Baiter-And-Whitecliff/
Location
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Poole Park
A Lovely Family Day Out. Ample Free Parking. Miniture Railway For The Kids And Those Who Are Just Kids At Heart. Boating Lake With Pedal Boats For Hire. Wildlife Lake With Swans, Ducks, Canada Geese And Many Other Birds Visiting And Packed Full Of Large Fish Which Will Almost Eat Out Of Your Hands. Pathed, Lawned, Wooded And Swimming Areas For The Dogs To Be Kept Amused.
90 Parkstone Rd
Poole
BH15 2QE
2.66 miles

Just Off Parkstone Road, Poole
Location
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Wytch Heath Wareham Dorset
This Walk Takes In Two Remote Wildlife Hides, Open Heathland, A Bluebell Wood, Poole Harbour Views And An Oil Extraction Depot. Plenty Of Variety And Interest And Plenty Of Opportunities To Shorten Or Lengthen The Walk With Lots Of Off-Lead Options.
Unnamed Road
Wareham
Lancashire
BH20 5BN
3.72 miles

There Is Space To Park Off The Road At Grid Reference Sy 963 853. From Stoborough, Wareham, Take The Road East Towards The Arne Peninsula. Take The Third Turning On The Right, Heading South East. Continue Through Woods And Past Slepe Farm Until The Point Where The Poole Harbour Trail Crosses The Road. Here You Will Find Gravel Roadside Parking And A Gravel Track Heading Off To The Left With A Small, Round National Trust Hide Sign. Park Here And Start The Walk.
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Corfe Castle To Blue Pool Loop
Corfe Castle
5.63 miles

Location
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Corfe Castle
A Circular Dog Walk From Corfe Castle, Onto Corfe Common. Corfe Castle Is A Village In Dorset And Is The Site Of A Ruined Castle Of The Same Name. The Village And Castle Stand Over A Gap In The Purbeck Hills.
BH20 5EZ
5.71 miles

A351, Wareham To Swanage, Runs Through Corfe Castle Village.
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