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Ditton Common

OK (scores 50 out of 100)

Ditton Common is a common near Hinchley Wood, Surrey. It scores 50 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).

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Off the lead?No rules found: check the signs
WhereCommon near Hinchley Wood, Surrey
SizeAbout 92 acres (37 ha)
Water for a swimThere's a pond.
ParkingThere are several car parks on or near it.
LivestockNone known
GroundIt's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
Shade62% woodland
Ditton Common
Photo: Mike Quinn, CC BY-SA 2.0
Northern View Across Thames Ditton and Esher Golf Course
Photo: James Emmans, CC BY-SA 2.0
Path on to Ditton Common
Photo: Marathon, CC BY-SA 2.0

What it's like

A good-sized common of about 92 acres, with 3.2 miles of paths. There's a pond. 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 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

Parking

Pubs and cafés nearby

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Questions

Can dogs go off the lead at Ditton Common?

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 Ditton Common?

There are several car parks on or near it. Parking: pay.

Can dogs swim at Ditton Common?

There's a pond.

Are there cows or sheep at Ditton Common?

We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.

Is Ditton Common muddy?

It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.

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.

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Nearby walks

  1. Littleworth Common
    Good (65) · Park · 0.6 mi away
    Off lead: No rules found: check the signs · Pond · Parking · 4.2 mi of paths · Firm after rain · Shady · Road through it
  2. Molesey Heath Nature Reserve
    Great (70) · Nature reserve · 1.2 mi away
    Off lead: No rules found: check the signs · Stream · Parking · 1.8 mi loop · Firm after rain
  3. Hurst Park
    OK (49) · Park · 1.9 mi away
    Off lead: No rules found: check the signs · Pond · Parking · 1.2 mi loop · Firm after rain
  4. Claygate Common
    OK (36) · Nature reserve · 2.1 mi away
    Off lead: No rules found: check the signs · 1.9 mi of paths · Muddy after rain · Shady
  5. Esher Common
    Great (82) · Common · 2.4 mi away
    Off lead: No rules found: check the signs · Pond · Parking · 1.6 mi loop · Firm after rain · Shady · Road through it
  6. Birch Wood
    OK (30) · Woodland · 2.4 mi away
    Off lead: No rules found: check the signs · Muddy after rain · Shady

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