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Deerleap Wood
Deerleap Wood is a woodland near Abinger, Surrey. It scores 59 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Woodland near Abinger, Surrey |
| Size | About 100 acres (41 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's no water for a swim. |
| Parking | There's a car park (Abinger Roughs). |
| Livestock | None known |
| Ground | It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly. |
| Shade | 100% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 1.2 miles, about 30 minutes |
What it's like
A good-sized woodland of about 100 acres, with 2.2 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. It's well away from main roads. There's a car park (Abinger Roughs).
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
- Abinger Roughs · free · 65 m from the edge · Directions
Suggested loop
A 1.2-mile loop from Abinger Roughs, about 30 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.
Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Deerleap Wood?
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 Deerleap Wood?
There's a car park (Abinger Roughs). Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Deerleap Wood?
There's no water for a swim.
Are there cows or sheep at Deerleap Wood?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Deerleap Wood muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
How long is a walk at Deerleap Wood?
Our suggested loop is about 1.2 miles (1.9 km) from Abinger Roughs and takes about 30 minutes at a dog's pace.
Where this comes from
No page found for Deerleap Wood, Abinger. Guessed National Trust URLs failed (404 or bot block) and the one search returned only Abinger Roughs and unrelated sites. Nothing is claimed.
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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