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Coldharbour Common [Leith Hill]
Coldharbour Common [Leith Hill] is a common near Coldharbour, Surrey. We rate it Good for off-lead dog walking (65 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 4.4 miles of paths, some water and car park.
| Off the lead? | In parts of it |
|---|---|
| Where | Common near Coldharbour, Surrey |
| Size | About 110 acres (46 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's no water for a swim. |
| Parking | There are 2 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 | 83% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.1 miles, about 50 minutes |
What it's like
A good-sized common of about 110 acres, with 4.4 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
The landowner or council says dogs can be off the lead in parts of the site, but leads are needed in some areas. Signs on site show where.
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).
- Livestock graze here. Put your dog on a lead near them.
Parking
- Car park · 52 m from the edge · Directions
- Landslip Carpark · free · 216 m from the edge · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.1-mile loop from the car park, about 50 minutes at a dog's pace.
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
- The Plough Inn · Pub · · 0.0 mi from the car park · Directions
From OpenStreetMap. Dog policies only show where someone has mapped them, and they change. Run one of these? Get listed
Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Coldharbour Common [Leith Hill]?
The landowner or council says dogs can be off the lead in parts of the site, but leads are needed in some areas. Signs on site show where.
Is there parking at Coldharbour Common [Leith Hill]?
There are 2 car parks on or near it.
Can dogs swim at Coldharbour Common [Leith Hill]?
There's no water for a swim.
Are there cows or sheep at Coldharbour Common [Leith Hill]?
Yes. Livestock graze here, so put your dog on a lead near them.
Is Coldharbour Common [Leith Hill] muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
How long is a walk at Coldharbour Common [Leith Hill]?
Our suggested loop is about 2.1 miles (3.4 km) from the car park and takes about 50 minutes at a dog's pace.
Where this comes from
National Trust Leith Hill estate guidance (via search snippet; NT pages blocked fetch). Dogs welcome; leads wanted near grazing livestock, in fenced areas in nesting season and in Rhododendron Wood. Coldharbour Common itself not explicitly covered; check on-site signs.
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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