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Great Bookham Common
Great Bookham Common is a nature reserve near Fetcham, Surrey. We rate it Great for off-lead dog walking (88 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 16 miles of paths, water to swim in and car park.
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Nature reserve near Fetcham, Surrey |
| Size | About 350 acres (140 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a pond. |
| Parking | There are several car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Ground | Expect mud after rain: the ground is mostly clay soil that holds water. |
| Shade | 89% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.5 miles, about 60 minutes |
What it's like
A large nature reserve of about 350 acres, with 16 miles of paths. There's a pond. Expect mud 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).
Parking
- Car park · pay · Directions
- Car park · Directions
- Car park · Directions
- Car park · 25 m from the edge · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.5-mile loop from the car park, about 60 minutes at a dog's pace, almost all of it inside the site.
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 Railway Stop · Café · · 0.1 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Great Bookham 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 Great Bookham Common?
There are several car parks on or near it. Parking: pay.
Can dogs swim at Great Bookham Common?
There's a pond.
Are there cows or sheep at Great Bookham Common?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Great Bookham Common muddy?
Expect mud after rain: the ground is mostly clay soil that holds water.
How long is a walk at Great Bookham Common?
Our suggested loop is about 2.5 miles (4 km) from the car park and takes about 60 minutes at a dog's pace.
Where this comes from
Commons likely managed by National Trust/Surrey Wildlife Trust; the NT page was blocked and the SWT pages had no site-specific dog rules. Nothing confirmed for this site.
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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