Tooting Bec Common

I live in Balham. And when I want some open spaces, I have invariably headed up the hill to Clapham Common, or wandered over to Wandsworth common. But all this time I’ve been missing out, because a stones throw from my flat is the great expanse of Tooting Common, complete with lido. This common is a fantastic place to cycle around, and an even better place to go for lazy Sunday afternoon strolls, taking in the duck ponds, the fabulous array of open spaces, and the hidden paths. I think come summer, I may even brave the lido, although I have a feeling that during the four days of summer we will probably get this year, it may be fairly busy.