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Hurtwood
Hurtwood is a nature reserve near Shere, Surrey. It scores 49 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Nature reserve near Shere, Surrey |
| Size | About 69 acres (28 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's no water for a swim. |
| Parking | There's a car park (Hurtwood Car Park 7: Shere Heath). |
| Livestock | None known |
| Ground | It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly. |
| Shade | 89% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 1.3 miles, about 30 minutes |
What it's like
A good-sized nature reserve of about 69 acres, with 2.4 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 a car park (Hurtwood Car Park 7: Shere Heath).
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
- 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
- Hurtwood Car Park 7: Shere Heath · free · Directions
Suggested loop
A 1.3-mile loop from Hurtwood Car Park 7: Shere Heath, about 30 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.
Pubs and cafés nearby
- William IV · Pub · · 0.4 mi from the car park · Directions
- The William Bray · Pub · · 0.5 mi from the car park · Directions
- The White Horse · Pub · · 0.5 mi from the car park · Directions
- Hillys Tea Shop · Café · · 0.5 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Hurtwood?
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 Hurtwood?
There's a car park (Hurtwood Car Park 7: Shere Heath). Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Hurtwood?
There's no water for a swim.
Are there cows or sheep at Hurtwood?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Hurtwood muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
How long is a walk at Hurtwood?
Our suggested loop is about 1.3 miles (2.1 km) from Hurtwood Car Park 7: Shere Heath and takes about 30 minutes at a dog's pace.
Where this comes from
Hurtwood common near Shere. Friends of the Hurtwood page gives only history: grazing ended during the Second World War. No current dog rules found; the Hurtwood Control site could not be reached.
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
More walks near Guildford, or all of Surrey.