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Compton Common
Compton Common is a common near Compton, Surrey. It scores 45 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).
| Off the lead? | Yes, if your dog is under control |
|---|---|
| Where | Common near Compton, Surrey |
| Size | About 35 acres (14 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a stream. |
| Parking | There are 3 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 | 77% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 1.0 miles, about 25 minutes |
What it's like
A small common of about 35 acres, with 0.7 miles of paths. There's a stream. 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 3 car parks on or near it.
Dogs
Guildford Borough Council 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).
Parking
- Car park · 31 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · 41 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · 184 m from the edge · Directions
Suggested loop
A 1.0-mile loop from the car park, about 25 minutes at a dog's pace, almost all of it inside the site. About 430 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
- The Withies Inn · Pub · · 0.4 mi from the car park · Directions
- The Tea Shop · Café · · 0.5 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 Compton Common?
Guildford Borough Council says dogs can be off the lead here if they're under control.
Is there parking at Compton Common?
There are 3 car parks on or near it.
Can dogs swim at Compton Common?
There's a stream.
Are there cows or sheep at Compton Common?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Compton Common muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
How long is a walk at Compton Common?
Our suggested loop is about 1.0 miles (1.6 km) from the car park and takes about 25 minutes at a dog's pace.
Where this comes from
No page specific to Compton Common found. Guildford's borough-wide dog order lets dogs off lead in parks and open spaces if under effective control; leads are needed on roads, car parks and play areas. Site is CRoW land, so check 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.
Something wrong? Open it on the map and use "Report a problem with this page", or email [email protected].
Nearby walks
- Compton Heath
- Loseley Estate Nature Reserve
- Wanborough Common
- Salgasson Meadows (Lammas land)
- Puttenham Heath
- Broadwater Park
More walks near Godalming, Guildford, or all of Surrey.