Bucklebury Common is situated about 2 miles to the NE of Thatcham on the eastern side of Upper Bucklebury. The main heath has it's centre at SU558690. Approaching from Upper Bucklebury, park on the left at the crossroads at SU555691; cross the road and walk through a short stretch of woodland to access the Common. There is a smaller heath to the west at SU554688. There are many access points to this but for the car user probably the best is to walk east from the parking are at SU547687 when, after a few hundres yards, the heath can be accessed on the left.

Most of the ornithological interest is centred on the heathland but the surrounding woodland has many footpaths and can make for some interesting birding with all the common woodland species being present. On the heaths Nightjar, Tree Pipit and Woodlark may be found in season, and Woodcock and Tawny Owl are easily seen or heard at dust or dawn. The scrub and vegetation on the edges can be good for migrants, including Garden Warblers. In 2005 major birch and scrub clearance work was carried out by Pang & Kennet Valleys Countryside Project and West Berkshire Council, on the main heath in order to restore the original heathland vegetation. This work was carried out under the auspices of owners Bucklebury Estate and their project manager Tim Culley. Hopefully the future of this small but important peice of Berkshire heath is assured.

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