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Barley Mow Wood
Barley Mow Wood is a woodland near Knaphill, Surrey. It scores 41 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Woodland near Knaphill, Surrey |
| Size | About 25 acres (10 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a stream. |
| Parking | There are several car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Ground | It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly. |
| Shade | 100% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 1.1 miles, about 25 minutes |
What it's like
A small woodland of about 25 acres, with 1.3 miles of paths. There's a stream. 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. It's well away from main roads. There are several car parks on or near it.
Dogs
We couldn't find any published rules about dogs here. That doesn't mean there aren't any, so check the signs when you arrive.
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
- Only public footpaths cross it. The land either side is private, so keep your dog on the paths.
Parking
- Car park · 14 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · 51 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · 196 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · 8 spaces · 204 m from the edge · Directions
Suggested loop
A 1.1-mile loop from the car park, about 25 minutes at a dog's pace, almost all of it inside the site. About 160 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
- Knaphill Cafe · Café · · 0.1 mi from the car park · Directions
- Royal Oak · Pub · · 0.2 mi from the car park · Directions
- The Anchor · Pub · · 0.2 mi from the car park · Directions
- Ernie's Corner Café and Bakery · Café · · 0.3 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Barley Mow Wood?
We couldn't find any published rules about dogs here. That doesn't mean there aren't any, so check the signs when you arrive.
Is there parking at Barley Mow Wood?
There are several car parks on or near it.
Can dogs swim at Barley Mow Wood?
There's a stream.
Are there cows or sheep at Barley Mow Wood?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Barley Mow Wood muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
How long is a walk at Barley Mow Wood?
Our suggested loop is about 1.1 miles (1.8 km) from the car park and takes about 25 minutes at a dog's pace.
Where this comes from
Woodland Trust says dogs are welcome and links to general dog guidance. The page states nothing about leads, grazing, water or walk lengths, so off-lead status is 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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Nearby walks
- Goldsworth Park
- Brookwood Country Park
- Part of Castle Green
- Brookwood Lye
- St John's Lye West
- Bisley Green
More walks near Woking, Lightwater, or all of Surrey.