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Compton Heath
Compton Heath is a common near Compton, Surrey. It scores 43 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Common near Compton, Surrey |
| Size | About 64 acres (26 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's no water for a swim. |
| Parking | There are several car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Ground | It can be muddy in places after rain (the ground is mostly clay soil that holds water). |
| Shade | 98% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 1.3 miles, about 30 minutes |
What it's like
A good-sized common of about 64 acres, with 1.3 miles of paths. There's no water for a swim. It can be muddy in places after rain (the ground is mostly clay soil that holds water). 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 several 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
- 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).
- The suggested loop crosses a road. Put your dog on the lead to cross.
Parking
- Watts Studio · 50 m from the edge · Directions
- Greyfriars Overflow Car Park · 53 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · 64 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · 118 m from the edge · Directions
Suggested loop
A 1.3-mile loop from Watts Studio, about 30 minutes at a dog's pace, almost all of it inside the site. About 350 m of it is on lanes or drives that cars use. It crosses a road.
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 Tea Shop · Café · · 0.1 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 Heath?
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 Compton Heath?
There are several car parks on or near it.
Can dogs swim at Compton Heath?
There's no water for a swim.
Are there cows or sheep at Compton Heath?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Compton Heath muddy?
It can be muddy in places after rain (the ground is mostly clay soil that holds water).
How long is a walk at Compton Heath?
Our suggested loop is about 1.3 miles (2.1 km) from Watts Studio and takes about 30 minutes at a dog's pace.
Where this comes from
We haven't looked this place up yet. Everything above comes from map data.
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
- Wanborough Common
- Compton Common
- Puttenham Heath
- Loseley Estate Nature Reserve
- Wildfields Copse
- Broadstreet Common (part between Strawberrygrove Cottages and the railway)
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