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Barnet Wood
Barnet Wood is a woodland near Shere, Surrey. It scores 52 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Woodland near Shere, Surrey |
| Size | About 57 acres (23 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's no water for a swim. |
| Parking | There's a car park (Coombe Lane Car Park). |
| Livestock | None known |
| Ground | It can be muddy in places after rain (the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet). |
| Shade | 100% woodland |
What it's like
A good-sized woodland of about 57 acres, with 0.8 miles of paths. There's no water for a swim. It can be muddy in places after rain (the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet). Most of it is woodland, so there's plenty of shade. A public road runs through it, so take care near the road. There's a car park (Coombe Lane Car Park).
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
- Coombe Lane Car Park · free · 197 m from the edge · Directions
Pubs and cafés nearby
- Carb Up and Go · Café · · 0.5 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Barnet 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 Barnet Wood?
There's a car park (Coombe Lane Car Park). Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Barnet Wood?
There's no water for a swim.
Are there cows or sheep at Barnet Wood?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Barnet Wood muddy?
It can be muddy in places after rain (the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet).
Where this comes from
No dog policy found for Barnet Wood. The Surrey County Council Shere Woodlands page does not mention it, so its rules (close control, on paths) cannot be applied here.
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
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