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Great Oaks
Great Oaks is a woodland near Claygate, Surrey. It scores 53 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Woodland near Claygate, Surrey |
| Size | About 170 acres (71 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's no water for a swim. |
| Parking | There's no public car park nearby that we know of. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Ground | Expect mud after rain: the ground is mostly clay soil that holds water. |
| Shade | 100% woodland |
What it's like
A large woodland of about 170 acres, with 3.7 miles of paths. There's no water for a swim. 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 main road runs close to one edge. There's no public car park nearby that we know of.
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.
Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Great Oaks?
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 Oaks?
There's no public car park nearby that we know of.
Can dogs swim at Great Oaks?
There's no water for a swim.
Are there cows or sheep at Great Oaks?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Great Oaks muddy?
Expect mud after rain: the ground is mostly clay soil that holds water.
Where this comes from
No source found for a Great Oaks wood in Claygate. Search only returned nearby Elmbridge commons, which are different places. Manager and dog rules unconfirmed.
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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