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Church Croft
Church Croft is a woodland near Puttenham, Surrey. It scores 54 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Woodland near Puttenham, Surrey |
| Size | About 95 acres (38 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's no water for a swim. |
| Parking | There are 2 car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Ground | It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly. |
| Shade | 100% woodland |
What it's like
A good-sized woodland of about 95 acres, with 0.7 miles of paths. There's no water for a swim. 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 2 car parks on or near it.
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
- Only public footpaths cross it. The land either side is private, so keep your dog on the paths.
Parking
- Puttenham Common Upper Car Park · free · 112 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · 116 m from the edge · Directions
Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Church Croft?
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 Church Croft?
There are 2 car parks on or near it. Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Church Croft?
There's no water for a swim.
Are there cows or sheep at Church Croft?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Church Croft muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
Where this comes from
Church Croft appears to be commercial plantation woodland beside Puttenham Common, not a managed access site. Surrey CC common rules (close control, leads seasonally, near livestock) are for the common, not confirmed for here.
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
- Long Cutts Wood
- Puttenham Common
- Little Common
- Hogs Back Downs, Puttenham
- Puttenham Heath
- Shackleford Heath
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