Bannerdown Common
Bannerdown Common is owned by The Batheaston Freeholders Association and is a Nature Conservation area managed under a Natural England Countryside Stewardship Agreement.
Overview
Bannerdown Common is about 1 mile North East of Batheaston. The Common is “Open Access” land which means you are free to roam, on foot, wherever you wish.
Key Species
Butterflies: Large Skipper, Small Skipper, Dingy Skipper, Marbled White, Purple Hairstreak.
Moths:
Walk leaflet
For further information about the walk, please download our walk leaflet.
Thank you to Bannerdown Transect Walker (GH) who kindly reviewed and updated the details.
Species you may see
Please check the flight times for any species you particularly want to see. (species pages)
Spring
Orange-tip, Peacock, Speckled Wood, Small White, Dingy Skipper
May & June
Small Blue, Common Blue, Brown Argus, Small Copper
July & August
Small Skipper, Large Skipper, Meadow Brown, Ringlet, Purple Hairstreak
Autumn
Comma, Speckled Wood, Red Admiral
Directions
Head north-east out of Batheaston on the Bannerdown (Roman) Road (road to Colerne).
Access on foot, from Batheaston village, is straight up Fosse Lane.
Parking
Limited roadside parking on Bannerdown/Roman Road.
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Public Transport
Details required.
Facilites
Toilets: Batheaston carpark, London Road
Useful links
Batheaston Parish Council website
https://www.batheaston-pc.gov.uk/bannerdown-common
Batheaston Commons website (with an OS map download)
Bannerdown Gallery
These photos have been provided by our members during their visits to Bannerdown
