| This 128 hectare Bedfordshire common is divided into three sections by the two roads running across it. The smallest section is closest to the village and it has the most trees and scrub on it in addition to a football pitch. The middle and eastern sections are open in nature and offer good views of the village and nearby woods and fields. This peaceful corner of the Chilterns is only 5 miles away from Luton town centre. |
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Studham Common is popular location for local walkers and horse riders and the footpath network provides good links to the wider countryside for walkers in particular. The open nature of this common lends itself well to a picnic or throwing a frisbee around. You can even join the local commons group in looking after the site on the third Saturday of each month. There is a board with plenty of additional information about the common.
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Dormice, skylarks, sparrowhawks and green woodpeckers are all notable species to be found on the common. In the spring and summer the meadow areas are a profusion of different colours and over 150 types of wildflowers can be found if you look carefully.
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The middle and east sections were both ploughed for crops during the second world war which is why they are relatively free of trees and bushes. There have been some attempts to remedy this. In 1973, the AA planted two areas of beech trees although nobody knows why and 1977 saw a Jubilee copse planted.
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The open areas of grass and some fairly quiet access roads offer good access for all visitors although care is needed when there is traffic about. As with many sites, access for all is easier in the drier months when underfoot conditions are good. The close proximity to Studham village makes this an easy common to find and there is a nearby pub for refreshments.
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