Kenilworth Common

A registered common, the last fragment of a much larger area of open land that existed some hundreds of years ago.

Once an area of heathland, the Common has developed into an area of oak and birch woodland. However, remnants of the old heathland character remain, particularly on and close to the railway embankments. These areas provide a valuable habitat for plants like ling heather, gorse and heath bedstraw as well as refuge for reptiles such as the common lizard and adder.

This reserve contains some wooded common land, found within the town of Kenilworth. It has some heathland, which the Trust is trying to re-establish.

Species and habitats

Habitats

Heathland, Woodland

Species

Kingfisher, Brown Trout, Common Lizard, Jay