Gentleshaw Common

Gentleshaw Common
Site of Special Scientific Interest
Gentleshaw Common is located in Staffordshire
Gentleshaw Common
Location within Staffordshire
LocationStaffordshire
Grid referenceSK050111
Coordinates52°41′53″N 1°55′34″W / 52.698°N 1.926°W / 52.698; -1.926
InterestBiological
Area212.5 acres (0.86 km2; 0.33 sq mi)
Notification1981 (1981)
Natural England website

Gentleshaw Common is an area of common land situated in Gentleshaw on the northern side of Burntwood in Staffordshire, England. The area is a Site of Special Scientific Interest as it is an area of globally rare lowland heathland. The common plays host to a series of fun public events throughout the year, including scrub bashing and countryside walks.