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Headley Heath
Headley Heath is a common near Headley, Surrey. We rate it Great for off-lead dog walking (85 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 23 miles of paths, some water and car park.
| Off the lead? | Yes, outside the restricted season |
|---|---|
| Where | Common near Headley, Surrey |
| Size | About 630 acres (255 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 clay soil that holds water. |
| Shade | 77% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.9 miles, about 70 minutes |
What it's like
A huge common of about 630 acres, with 23 miles of paths. There's a pond. It's usually firm underfoot: 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
The landowner or council says dogs can be off the lead for most of the year, but leads are needed at certain times, usually in the bird nesting season.
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
- Brimmer car park · Directions
- Headley Heath Main Car Park · pay · Directions
- Car park · pay · Directions
- Car park · free · 4 spaces · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.9-mile loop from Brimmer car park, about 70 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.
Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Headley Heath?
The landowner or council says dogs can be off the lead for most of the year, but leads are needed at certain times, usually in the bird nesting season.
Is there parking at Headley Heath?
There are several car parks on or near it.
Can dogs swim at Headley Heath?
There's a pond.
Are there cows or sheep at Headley Heath?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Headley Heath muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly clay soil that holds water.
How long is a walk at Headley Heath?
Our suggested loop is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km) from Brimmer car park and takes about 70 minutes at a dog's pace.
Where this comes from
National Trust page blocked by browser verification and the Surrey CC guess returned 404, so no dog, livestock or SANG information was obtained. Needs manual check.
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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