Selborne Common
Selborne Common in Hampshire is a steep, wooded hillside above the village made famous by the naturalist Gilbert White, whose observations from these very slopes helped found the science of ecology. Ancient beechwoods cloak the sandstone escarpment, and the zig-zag path White cut through the trees still winds upward to open views across the Weald. It's a place imbued with quiet natural history and the spirit of genuine scientific curiosity.
- Ancient beechwood SSSI
- Gilbert White's natural history legacy
- Zig-zag path with Weald views
Best for nature lovers, walkers and admirers of Gilbert White's pioneering natural history.
Things to see at Selborne Common
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- Ancient Beechwood Hanger
- Zig-Zag Path from the Village
- Wood Pond (Dew Pond)
- Selborne Hill Summit Views
- Woodland Wildflower Communities