Clapham Common is a famous south London open space, particularly important for sport and recreation, and as a venue for large public events. The common is large and intensely used, and straddles the borough boundary with Wandsworth. Most of the site is amenity grassland with a few scattered trees, but there are several features of greater wildlife interest, including several ponds.
Local Wildlife Site
Accessible Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation
Clapham Common (Lambeth section)
Borough: Lambeth
Grade: Borough
Access: Free public access (all/most of site)
Area: 33.42 ha
Description
Wildlife
Eagle Pond, the smallest of the three ponds on the common, was recently restored and now features a number of areas with reeds and other plants at the edges. The pond provides important areas for wildlife, which balance its alternative use for coarse fishing. Mount Pond, which is in the Wandsworth part of the common, supports a range of waterfowl and fish. An area of woodland to the north of Mount Pond consists mostly of exotic trees, but has developed a reasonable structure and supports common birds.Facilities
Toilets; fishing; cafes; playgrounds; open-air events
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