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Brookwood Heath
Brookwood Heath is a common near Pirbright, Surrey. We rate it Great for off-lead dog walking (85 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 7.1 miles of paths, water to swim in and car park.
| Off the lead? | Yes, outside the restricted season |
|---|---|
| Where | Common near Pirbright, Surrey |
| Size | About 290 acres (116 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a pond. |
| Parking | There are several 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 | 79% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.8 miles, about 65 minutes |
What it's like
A large common of about 290 acres, with 7.1 miles of paths. There's a pond. 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 several car parks on or near it.
Dogs
The landowner or council says dogs can be off the lead for most of the year, but leads are needed at certain times, usually in the bird nesting season.
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).
- Ground-nesting birds breed here from March to September. Keep your dog to the main paths then.
- Cattle or sheep graze here at some times of year. Put your dog on a lead near them.
Parking
- Car park · 17 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · 40 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · free · 57 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · 77 m from the edge · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.8-mile loop from the car park, about 65 minutes at a dog's pace. About 1820 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
- Wildflour Bakehouse · Café · · 0.4 mi from the car park · Directions
- The Cricketers · Pub · · 0.4 mi from the car park · Directions
- The Yurt Cafe · Café · · 0.4 mi from the car park · Directions
- The White Hart · Pub · · 0.5 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Brookwood Heath?
The landowner or council says dogs can be off the lead for most of the year, but leads are needed at certain times, usually in the bird nesting season.
Is there parking at Brookwood Heath?
There are several car parks on or near it.
Can dogs swim at Brookwood Heath?
There's a pond.
Are there cows or sheep at Brookwood Heath?
At some times of year cattle or sheep graze here. Put your dog on a lead near them.
Is Brookwood Heath muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
How long is a walk at Brookwood Heath?
Our suggested loop is about 2.8 miles (4.5 km) from the car park and takes about 65 minutes at a dog's pace.
Where this comes from
Listed by the Thames Basin Heaths partnership as Woking Borough Council land. A walking guide mentions fenced areas for grazing livestock to help heather recover. Official dog rules not found (council page returned 403).
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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