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 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

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

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
Compass Cars 01202 644540 16 Didcot Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0GD 2.48 Miles
Poole Radio Cabs 01202 893999 16 Didcot Road, Poole, Dorset, BH17 0GD 2.48 Miles
Select Chauffer Services 01202 695949 18 Spindle Cl, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 9WJ 2.48 Miles
Select Chauffeur Hire 01202 695949 18 Spindle Close, 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

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Bh15 Rockley Sands Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh15 Napier Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh16 Egmont Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh15 Samson Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh16 Turlin Moor Po Collection Today available until:17:45 Weekday Last Collection:17:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh15 Lulworth Ave Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh15 Dawkins Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh15 Hamworthy Junction Po Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bh15 Symes Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh15 Woodlands Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh15 235 Blandford Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh16 Blandford Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh16 Sandy Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh15 Blandford Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bh16 Factory Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

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

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

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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

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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

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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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