Blackheath Common is an area of of

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in Surrey,

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, near the village of

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in the borough of

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. It is part of the Surrey Hills

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, and much of the common is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It is frequented by many walkers and cyclists.

References

Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Surrey {{Surrey Hills AONB

See also

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