Bisley Common
Bisley Common is a park near Knaphill, Surrey. It scores 57 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (Not for off-lead).
| Off the lead? | No: dogs must be on a lead |
|---|---|
| Where | Park near Knaphill, Surrey |
| Size | About 66 acres (27 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a stream. |
| Parking | There are 3 car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | At some times of year |
| Ground | It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly. |
| Shade | 65% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 1.4 miles, about 35 minutes |
What it's like
A good-sized park of about 66 acres, with 3.7 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. A main road runs close to one edge. There are 3 car parks on or near it.
Dogs
Dogs must be kept on a lead here.
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).
- Cattle or sheep graze here at some times of year. Put your dog on a lead near them.
Parking
- Car park · 19 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · 68 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · 233 m from the edge · Directions
Suggested loop
A 1.4-mile loop from the car park, about 35 minutes at a dog's pace, almost all of it inside the site. About 180 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
- The Garibaldi · Pub · · 0.4 mi from the car park · Directions
- The Hen and Chickens · Pub · · 0.5 mi from the car park · Directions
- The Crown · Pub · · 0.6 mi from the car park · Directions
- Valentino's Coffee & Juice Bar · Café · · 0.6 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Bisley Common?
Dogs must be kept on a lead here.
Is there parking at Bisley Common?
There are 3 car parks on or near it.
Can dogs swim at Bisley Common?
There's a stream.
Are there cows or sheep at Bisley Common?
At some times of year cattle or sheep graze here. Put your dog on a lead near them.
Is Bisley Common muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
How long is a walk at Bisley Common?
Our suggested loop is about 1.4 miles (2.2 km) from the car park and takes about 35 minutes at a dog's pace.
Where this comes from
Surrey Wildlife Trust lists dogs as on a lead and cattle grazing visits. Thames Basin Heaths Partnership says no perimeter fence, seasonal grazing, a waymarked 2.3km circuit, and nearby shooting noise may upset pets.
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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