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Great Wood
Great Wood is a woodland near Stroude, Surrey. It scores 51 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Woodland near Stroude, Surrey |
| Size | About 170 acres (68 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 | It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly. |
| Shade | 100% woodland |
What it's like
A large woodland of about 170 acres, with 1.3 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. A public road runs through it, so take care near the road. 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.
Pubs and cafés nearby
- Crosslands Suite · Pub · · 0.2 mi from the edge · Directions
- Social Bite Café · Café · · 0.2 mi from the edge · Directions
- Pearls Bubble Tea · Café · · 0.3 mi from the edge · Directions
- Boilerhouse Cafe · Café · · 0.3 mi from the edge · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Great 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 Great Wood?
There's no public car park nearby that we know of.
Can dogs swim at Great Wood?
There's no water for a swim.
Are there cows or sheep at Great Wood?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Great Wood muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
Where this comes from
No page found for a Great Wood at Stroude. Other Great Woods found are in Somerset and Wiltshire, which do not match. Runnymede council plan PDF could not be read.
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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Nearby walks
More walks near Virginia Water, Staines-upon-Thames, Addlestone, or all of Surrey.