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Esher Common
Esher Common is a common near Oxshott, Surrey. We rate it Great for off-lead dog walking (82 out of 100): 16 miles of paths, water to swim in, car park and SANG (designed for dog walking).
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Common near Oxshott, Surrey |
| Size | About 410 acres (165 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a pond. |
| Parking | There are several 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 | 73% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 1.6 miles, about 40 minutes |
What it's like
A huge common of about 410 acres, with 16 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. Elmbridge Borough Council lists it as a SANG, a green space set aside for dog walkers.
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).
Parking
- Car park · free · Directions
- Car park · Directions
- Car park · free · 24 spaces · 61 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · 122 m from the edge · Directions
Suggested loop
A 1.6-mile loop from the car park, about 40 minutes at a dog's pace. About 140 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
- Platform 3 · Pub · · 0.4 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Esher 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 Esher Common?
There are several car parks on or near it. Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Esher Common?
There's a pond.
Are there cows or sheep at Esher Common?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Esher Common muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
How long is a walk at Esher Common?
Our suggested loop is about 1.6 miles (2.5 km) from the car park and takes about 40 minutes at a dog's pace.
Where this comes from
No site-specific dog rules found. Surrey County Council says the common has had no grazing for several years. The Surrey Wildlife Trust general policy was not tied to this site, so not applied.
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
- West End Common
- Fairmile Common
- Birch Wood
- Land south and east of Littleheath Common
- Claygate Common
- Great Oaks
More walks near Esher, Cobham, Walton-on-Thames, Leatherhead, or all of Surrey.