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Bullswater Common

OK (scores 38 out of 100)

Bullswater Common is a common near Fox Corner, Surrey. It scores 38 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
WhereCommon near Fox Corner, Surrey
SizeAbout 65 acres (26 ha)
Water for a swimThere's no water for a swim.
ParkingThere's no public car park nearby that we know of.
LivestockNone known
GroundIt's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
Shade38% woodland
Bullswater Common
Photo: Alan Hunt, CC BY-SA 2.0
Bridleway leaves Bullswater Common through two gates
Photo: Shazz, CC BY-SA 2.0

What it's like

A good-sized common of about 65 acres, with 3.1 miles of paths. There's no water for a swim. It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly. It's a mix of woodland and open ground. A public road runs through it, so take care near the road. 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.

Watch out for

Pubs and cafés nearby

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Questions

Can dogs go off the lead at Bullswater Common?

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 Bullswater Common?

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

Can dogs swim at Bullswater Common?

There's no water for a swim.

Are there cows or sheep at Bullswater Common?

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

Is Bullswater Common muddy?

It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.

Where this comes from

We haven't looked this place up yet. Everything above comes from map data.

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

  1. Fox Corner
    Good (55) · Park · 0.2 mi away
    Off lead: No rules found: check the signs · Pond · Parking · 1.5 mi of paths · Firm after rain · Shady
  2. Brookwood Heath
    Great (85) · Common · 0.7 mi away
    Off lead: Yes, outside the restricted season · Pond · Parking · 2.8 mi loop · Firm after rain · Shady · Livestock · Road through it
  3. Rickford Common
    OK (53) · Common · 1.1 mi away
    Off lead: No rules found: check the signs · Stream · Parking · 1.0 mi loop · Firm after rain · Shady · Road through it
  4. Littlefield Common
    OK (53) · Common · 1.2 mi away
    Off lead: No rules found: check the signs · Pond · Parking · Firm after rain · Shady · Road through it
  5. Clasford Common (parts to the south and west)
    Great (70) · Common · 1.6 mi away
    Off lead: No rules found: check the signs · Pond · Parking · Firm after rain · Shady
  6. Sheet's Heath
    Great (90) · Common · 1.8 mi away
    Off lead: Yes, outside the restricted season · Pond · Parking · 2.9 mi loop · Firm after rain · Shady · Road through it

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