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Barnsthorne Wood

OK (scores 47 out of 100)

Barnsthorne Wood is a woodland near East Horsley, Surrey. It scores 47 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).

Directions Open on the map Been here? Tell other walkers
Off the lead?No rules found: check the signs
WhereWoodland near East Horsley, Surrey
SizeAbout 88 acres (35 ha)
Water for a swimThere's no water for a swim.
ParkingThere's no public car park nearby that we know of.
LivestockNone known
GroundExpect mud after rain: the ground is mostly clay soil that holds water.
Shade100% woodland

What it's like

A good-sized woodland of about 88 acres, with 1.3 miles of paths. There's no water for a swim. Expect mud after rain: the ground is mostly clay soil that holds water. Most of it is woodland, so there's plenty of shade. It's well away from main roads. There's no public car park nearby that we know of.

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.

Questions

Can dogs go off the lead at Barnsthorne 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 Barnsthorne Wood?

There's no public car park nearby that we know of.

Can dogs swim at Barnsthorne Wood?

There's no water for a swim.

Are there cows or sheep at Barnsthorne Wood?

We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.

Is Barnsthorne Wood muddy?

Expect mud after rain: the ground is mostly clay soil that holds water.

Where this comes from

No page found for Barnsthorne Wood. Surrey Wildlife Trust's The Forest at East Horsley appeared in results but nothing links it to this wood. 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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  3. Hook Wood
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  5. Old Oak Common
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