Description:

Whitmoor and Rickford Commons comprise a series of heathland pockets that are surrounded by woodland, which vary in content from Scots pine stands, birch coppice and secondary oak/birch.

They are the largest heathland open space in the area and support a vast range of species that are specific to heathland environments; as such they are important from a county perspective.

The large water body in the centre of the common is a major focus for dragonfly activity in the area, with 19 species being recorded in or around the vicinity of the pond itself. The stream running through the common also provides a habitat for the water vole, and with some management work this species should be able to colonise the pond.

The commons have two bridleways with linking permissive routes. Visitors on foot have no restrictions.