Tilford Common in the borough of Waverley, Surrey, England is an attractive stretch of heathland and open common at the edge of the village of Tilford. The common is bisected by a network of footpaths and small streams and sits close to the confluence of two branches of the River Wey, giving it a pleasantly marshy, riverside character and plenty of variety for walkers and wildlife watchers.
Historically used for grazing and village recreation, the green remains a focal point for local life with traditional cottages nearby, a village hall, occasional fetes and a small, largely residential economy supplemented by rural businesses and visitors. It’s popular with dog-walkers, families and anyone seeking an easy countryside outing within reach of larger towns and London commuters.
Postcode districts covering Tilford Common
Most populated places nearby
- Reading 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Crawley 24.5 miles39.5 km
- Slough 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Basingstoke 16.2 miles26.1 km
- Woking 11.8 miles19 km
- Bracknell 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Guildford 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Maidenhead 23.7 miles38.2 km
- Waterlooville 24 miles38.7 km
- Aldershot 5 miles8 km
- Farnborough 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Esher 21.5 miles34.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Tilford Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Rushmoor Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Western Commons Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Frensham Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Farnham Bourne Ward 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Elstead Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Pitch Place Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Green Cross Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Thursley Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Runfold Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Elstead & Peper Harow Ward 2.6 miles4.2 km
- The Sands Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Tilford Common
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 24.1 miles38.8 km
- London Gatwick Airport 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Farnham Railway Station 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Milford Railway Station 4.9 miles7.9 km
Hotels near Tilford Common Ad
- Bush Hotel Farnham 4 3.5 miles5.7 km
- The Stag on the River 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Aviator Farnborough 4 7.2 miles11.6 km
- The Withies Inn 5 6.1 miles9.9 km
- Frensham Pond Country House Hotel & Spa 4 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire 5 8.3 miles13.4 km
- The Kings Arms and Royal Hotel, Godalming, Surrey 4 6.1 miles9.7 km
- The Georgian, Haslemere, Surrey 4 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Holiday Inn Express Fleet 3 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Farnham House Hotel 3 4.3 miles6.9 km
Local points of interest
- Waverley Abbey Archaeological site 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Britty Wood Forest 2.6 miles4.2 km
- The Farnum Museum Museum 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Foxall Wood Forest 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Recreation Ground Stadium 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Jamia Ahmadiyya UK College 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Aldershot Military Museum Museum 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Museum Museum 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Dogmersfield House Estate 8.4 miles13.5 km
- university of surrey University 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Borden Wood Forest 11 miles17.7 km
- Cairn Wood Forest 11.1 miles17.9 km