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Chantry Wood
Chantry Wood is a park near Charlotteville, Surrey. We rate it Good for off-lead dog walking (65 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 9.7 miles of paths, car park and SANG (designed for dog walking).
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Park near Charlotteville, Surrey |
| Size | About 200 acres (81 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's no water for a swim. |
| Parking | There are 3 car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | At some times of year |
| Ground | It can be muddy in places after rain (the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly). |
| Shade | 84% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.5 miles, about 60 minutes |
What it's like
A large park of about 200 acres, with 9.7 miles of paths. There's no water for a swim. It can be muddy in places after rain (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 3 car parks on or near it. Guildford Borough Council lists it as a SANG, a green space set aside for dog walkers.
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
- Cattle or sheep graze here at some times of year. Put your dog on a lead near them.
Parking
- Chantries Car Park · free · 19 m from the edge · Directions
- St Martha's Hill - Halfpenny Lane Car Park · free · 30 spaces · 79 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · 263 m from the edge · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.5-mile loop from Chantries Car Park, about 60 minutes at a dog's pace, almost all of it inside the site. About 100 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
- Pilgrim Cafe · Café · · 0.4 mi from the car park · Directions
- Golden Fords · Café · · 0.5 mi from the car park · Directions
- The Seahorse · Pub · · 0.5 mi from the car park · Directions
- The Weyside · Pub · · 0.5 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Chantry 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 Chantry Wood?
There are 3 car parks on or near it. Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Chantry Wood?
There's no water for a swim.
Are there cows or sheep at Chantry Wood?
At some times of year cattle or sheep graze here. Put your dog on a lead near them.
Is Chantry Wood muddy?
It can be muddy in places after rain (the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly).
How long is a walk at Chantry Wood?
Our suggested loop is about 2.5 miles (4 km) from Chantries Car Park and takes about 60 minutes at a dog's pace.
Where this comes from
Council describes it as a SANG with many paths suited to dog walking. Cattle graze in winter. A new pond was built by the main entrance. No lead rules, swimming or walk length stated.
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
- Pewley Down Nature Reserve
- Shalford Common
- Shalford Park
- Shalford Water Meadows
- Tyting Farm
- Stoke Park
More walks near Guildford, Godalming, or all of Surrey.