Chilworth Gunpowder Works
Chilworth Gunpowder Works is a nature reserve near Chilworth, Surrey. It scores 65 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (Not for off-lead).
| Off the lead? | No: dogs must be on a lead |
|---|---|
| Where | Nature reserve near Chilworth, Surrey |
| Size | About 84 acres (34 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a lake. |
| Parking | There's no public car park nearby that we know of. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Ground | It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly. |
| Shade | 69% woodland |
What it's like
A good-sized nature reserve of about 84 acres, with 2.1 miles of paths. There's a lake. 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's no public car park nearby that we know of.
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.
Pubs and cafés nearby
- Percy Arms · Pub · · 0.1 mi from the edge · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Chilworth Gunpowder Works?
Dogs must be kept on a lead here.
Is there parking at Chilworth Gunpowder Works?
There's no public car park nearby that we know of.
Can dogs swim at Chilworth Gunpowder Works?
There's a lake.
Are there cows or sheep at Chilworth Gunpowder Works?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Chilworth Gunpowder Works muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
Where this comes from
Gunpowder Mills scheduled monument, reportedly council-managed. Only an event listing says well-behaved dogs welcome on leads; no official council page found. Stream and ponds mapped but no swimming information. No SANG or grazing information.
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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