Common ground
(Mainly) South London commons and common land
Common land is owned, for example by a local council, privately or by the National Trust.
You usually have the right to roam on it. This means you can use it for certain activities like walking and climbing.
Some common land has different rights, so you may be able to use it for other activities, for example horse-riding.
You cannot:
camp on common land without the owner’s permission
light a fire or have a barbecue
hold a festival or other event without permission
drive across it without permission unless you have the right to access your property
