Topography
Ludshott Common is one of the largest remaining areas of heathland in East Hampshire. It lies parallel to and south of the B3002 road between Headley Down to the west and Grayshott to the east. It covers 285 hectares (700 acres) and is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Special Protection Area (SPA) due to the number of endangered species, including Woodlark, Nightjar and Dartford Warbler. There are also a great many spiders and butterflies, including Silver-Studded Blue, Grayling and Green Hairstreak.
Waggoners Wells is situated between Ludshott Common to the North West and Bramshott Common to the South East. Vehicular access is via Waggoners Wells Lane from Grayshott. Historically the lane wound its way eastwards to join up with Kingswood Lane, and thence the London to Portsmouth road (A3); but today only a footpath through the woodland remains.
The stream that emerges from the pond furthest to the south-west is called Cooper's Stream. The house situated at the bottom of the ponds is Summerden and is a private residence of the National Trust warden of the area. Near it is a wishing well, mentioned by Flora Thompson in her writings of the locality. The stream flowing from Waggoners Wells runs west to Stanford, around the west of Headley, and eventually into the river Wey. The stream powered many mills that worked ironworks, including Headley mill. Paper mills were also run along the water that flowed from Waggoners Wells.
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