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Hurst Park
Hurst Park is a park near Molesey, Surrey. It scores 49 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Park near Molesey, Surrey |
| Size | About 62 acres (25 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 sandy soil that drains quickly. |
| Shade | 15% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 1.2 miles, about 30 minutes |
What it's like
A good-sized park of about 62 acres, with 2.6 miles of paths. There's a pond. It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly. It's mostly open, with little shade on a hot day. A main road runs close to one edge. There are several 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.
Watch out for
- Friends of Hurst Park reportedly note gastro-enteritis in dogs that entered the river (search summary, not…
Parking
- Car park · free · Directions
- Car park · free · Directions
- Car park · 3 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · 87 m from the edge · Directions
Suggested loop
A 1.2-mile loop from the car park, about 30 minutes at a dog's pace. About 510 m of it is on lanes or drives that cars use.
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.
Pubs and cafés nearby
- Miss Polly Riverside · Café · · 0.3 mi from the car park · Directions
- Eight On The River · Café · · 0.5 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Hurst Park?
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 Hurst Park?
There are several car parks on or near it. Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Hurst Park?
There's a pond.
Are there cows or sheep at Hurst Park?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Hurst Park muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
How long is a walk at Hurst Park?
Our suggested loop is about 1.2 miles (2 km) from the car park and takes about 30 minutes at a dog's pace.
Where this comes from
No official page reached for Hurst Park (council URLs 404/403). A search suggested the Friends group reports dogs becoming ill after entering the Thames; a separate nearby Hurst Meadows Minor is dog-free. 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.
Something wrong? Open it on the map and use "Report a problem with this page", or email [email protected].
Nearby walks
- Molesey Heath Nature Reserve
- Ditton Common
- Sunbury Park & Orchard Meadow
- Littleworth Common
- Claygate Common
- Esher Common
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