Three Commons Walk
This short circular walk in Bromley takes you on a tour of Hayes Common, Keston Common and West Wickham common. Highlights include Ravensbourne waterfall, views of the Ravensbourne River, Baston Manor and Keston ponds. The commons also include heathland, woodland and lots of interesting flora and fauna.
Good access points are Hayes railway station or the car park near Baston Manor.
The route links with the Farnborough Circular Walk which follows a series of footpaths through the countryside around Farnborough in Bromley.
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Three Commons Ordnance Survey Map 
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Three Commons Open Street Map 
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Three Commons OS Map 
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Three Commons Open Street Map 
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Pubs/Cafes
On the walk stop at the Fox Inn in Bromley for refreshments (postcode: BR2 6BQ). The pub sits next to Keston Common and includes a nice large beer garden to relax in during the summer months here.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Pond in Hayes Common
Small clearing on Keston Common
Path in West Wickham Common
Bridle path on Hayes Common
Duckboards over the River Ravensbourne in Padmall Wood. These woods are located between Keston and Hayes Common.
Padmall Wood is a semi-natural ancient woodland and Local Nature Reserve (LNR), located along the banks of the River Ravensbourne, just north of Ravensbourne Open Space. This woodland has a long history, with its sweet chestnut trees having been planted in the 19th century. Historically, the chestnut was harvested every 15 to 20 years, primarily for the production of hop poles and heavy hurdles, though today, it's used mainly for post and rail fencing.
The wood also contains birch trees, traditionally utilised for making broom handles and cotton reels, and hazel, a versatile wood historically important in the construction of wattle and daub house walls. Hazel continues to be used for wicker hurdles, hedging, and bean poles. The diversity of tree species in Padmall Wood reflects its long-standing use and the traditional woodland management practices that have shaped it over the centuries.
Keston: lawn on Hayes Common. A drinking fountain punctuates this lawn at the southern end of Hayes Common, alongside Keston village.