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Hogs Back Downs, Puttenham

OK (scores 31 out of 100)

Hogs Back Downs, Puttenham is a common near Puttenham, Surrey. It scores 31 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).

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Off the lead?No rules found: check the signs
WhereCommon near Puttenham, Surrey
SizeAbout 32 acres (13 ha)
Water for a swimThere's no water for a swim.
ParkingThere are 3 car parks on or near it.
LivestockNone known
GroundIt's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet.
Shade65% woodland
View from the Hog's Back parking area, Puttenham
Photo: David Howard, CC BY-SA 2.0
View from the Hog's Back
Photo: Alan Hunt, CC BY-SA 2.0
Belt of trees below the summit of the Hog's Back
Photo: David Martin, CC BY-SA 2.0

What it's like

A small common of about 32 acres, with 1.0 miles of paths. There's no water for a swim. It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet. 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 3 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.

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Parking

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Questions

Can dogs go off the lead at Hogs Back Downs, Puttenham?

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 Hogs Back Downs, Puttenham?

There are 3 car parks on or near it. Parking: free.

Can dogs swim at Hogs Back Downs, Puttenham?

There's no water for a swim.

Are there cows or sheep at Hogs Back Downs, Puttenham?

We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.

Is Hogs Back Downs, Puttenham muddy?

It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet.

Where this comes from

We haven't looked this place up yet. Everything above comes from map data.

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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  2. Church Croft
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  3. Puttenham Heath
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