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Albury Heath
Albury Heath is a common near Albury, Surrey. We rate it Great for off-lead dog walking (74 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 10 miles of paths, some water and car park.
| Off the lead? | In parts of it |
|---|---|
| Where | Common near Albury, Surrey |
| Size | About 310 acres (125 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a stream, with spots where dogs can swim. |
| Parking | There are 2 car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | Yes, grazing here |
| Ground | It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly. |
| Shade | 91% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.9 miles, about 70 minutes |
What it's like
A large common of about 310 acres, with 10 miles of paths. There's a stream, with spots where dogs can swim. It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly. Most of it is woodland, so there's plenty of shade. A public road runs through it, so take care near the road. There are 2 car parks on or near it.
Dogs
A walking guide says dogs can be off the lead here in parts, but we couldn't find the landowner's own rules.
You're responsible for your dog. Before you let it off the lead, read the signs at the entrance, look out for livestock and roads, and make sure it will come back when called.
Watch out for
- From 1 March to 31 July, dogs on the open access land here must by law be on a short lead (2 metres or less).
- Livestock graze here. Put your dog on a lead near them.
- Silent Pool is protected; dogs not allowed to swim in it
Parking
- Albury Heath Car Park · free · Directions
- Car park · 82 m from the edge · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.9-mile loop from Albury Heath Car Park, about 70 minutes at a dog's pace, almost all of it inside the site. About 150 m of it is on lanes or drives that cars use.
Shown dashed on the map above. Drawn by computer from OpenStreetMap paths. We haven't walked it: paths can be missing, private, closed or overgrown.
Pubs and cafés nearby
- William IV · Pub · · 0.5 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Albury Heath?
A walking guide says dogs can be off the lead here in parts, but we couldn't find the landowner's own rules.
Is there parking at Albury Heath?
There are 2 car parks on or near it. Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Albury Heath?
There's a stream, with spots where dogs can swim.
Are there cows or sheep at Albury Heath?
Yes. Livestock graze here, so put your dog on a lead near them.
Is Albury Heath muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
How long is a walk at Albury Heath?
Our suggested loop is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km) from Albury Heath Car Park and takes about 70 minutes at a dog's pace.
Where this comes from
Only a secondary walking guide found: moderate off-lead potential, leads sensible near Silent Pool and where livestock may be on the heath. Pool is protected so no swimming; streams allow a splash. Manager and official rules not confirmed.
Researched online in November 2026. Nobody from Find Dog Walks has checked this place in person. Mud and shade are estimated from geology and woodland maps.
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