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Hook Wood
Hook Wood is a woodland near West Horsley, Surrey. It scores 38 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Woodland near West Horsley, Surrey |
| Size | About 52 acres (21 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 can be muddy in places after rain (the ground is mostly clay soil that holds water). |
| Shade | 100% woodland |
What it's like
A good-sized woodland of about 52 acres, with 0.6 miles of paths. There's no water for a swim. It can be muddy in places 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'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 Hook 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 Hook Wood?
There's no public car park nearby that we know of.
Can dogs swim at Hook Wood?
There's no water for a swim.
Are there cows or sheep at Hook Wood?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Hook Wood muddy?
It can be muddy in places after rain (the ground is mostly clay soil that holds water).
Where this comes from
No official or reputable page found for Hook Wood, West Horsley. Only a schoolboy trials club lists a Hook Woods venue off Blakes Lane, with no dog information. Nearby Surrey Wildlife Trust The Forest is a different 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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