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Chobham Common
Chobham Common is a nature reserve near Chobham, Surrey. We rate it Great for off-lead dog walking (91 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 48 miles of paths, water on site and car park.
| Off the lead? | Yes, if your dog is under control |
|---|---|
| Where | Nature reserve near Chobham, Surrey |
| Size | About 1,800 acres (730 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a lake, with spots where dogs can swim. |
| Parking | There are several car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | Yes, grazing here |
| Ground | It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly. |
| Shade | 36% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.7 miles, about 65 minutes |
What it's like
A huge nature reserve of about 1,800 acres, with 48 miles of paths. There's a lake, with spots where dogs can 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 are several car parks on or near it.
Dogs
Surrey Wildlife Trust says dogs can be off the lead here if they're under control.
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.
- Livestock graze here. Put your dog on a lead near them.
Parking
- Staple Hill Car Park · free · Directions
- Longcross Car Park · free · Directions
- Car park · Directions
- Car park · free · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.7-mile loop from Staple Hill Car Park, about 65 minutes at a dog's pace, almost all of it inside the site.
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.
Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Chobham Common?
Surrey Wildlife Trust says dogs can be off the lead here if they're under control.
Is there parking at Chobham Common?
There are several car parks on or near it. Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Chobham Common?
There's a lake, with spots where dogs can swim.
Are there cows or sheep at Chobham Common?
Yes. Livestock graze here, so put your dog on a lead near them.
Is Chobham Common muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
How long is a walk at Chobham Common?
Our suggested loop is about 2.7 miles (4.4 km) from Staple Hill Car Park and takes about 65 minutes at a dog's pace.
Where this comes from
Surrey Wildlife Trust page says dogs must be under effective control, with no lead requirement stated. Cattle graze the reserve; no season given. No trail lengths. Site is inside the SPA, so nesting-season care is advisable.
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.
Something wrong? Open it on the map and use "Report a problem with this page", or email [email protected].
Nearby walks
- Longcross North SANG
- Chobham Place Woods
- Chertsey Common
- Bog Wood
- Chobham Water Meadows
- Milford Green and that part of Coxhill Green
More walks near Virginia Water, Lightwater, Woking, Addlestone, or all of Surrey.