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Hydon Heath
Hydon Heath is a woodland near Hambledon, Surrey. We rate it Great for off-lead dog walking (69 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 6.5 miles of paths and car park.
| Off the lead? | Yes, outside the restricted season |
|---|---|
| Where | Woodland near Hambledon, Surrey |
| Size | About 250 acres (102 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's no water for a swim. |
| Parking | There's a car park. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Ground | It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly. |
| Shade | 100% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.4 miles, about 60 minutes |
What it's like
A large woodland of about 250 acres, with 6.5 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.
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.
Parking
- Car park · free · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.4-mile loop from the car park, about 60 minutes at a dog's pace, almost all of it inside the site. About 240 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.
Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Hydon 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 Hydon Heath?
There's a car park. Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Hydon Heath?
There's no water for a swim.
Are there cows or sheep at Hydon Heath?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Hydon Heath muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
How long is a walk at Hydon Heath?
Our suggested loop is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km) from the car park and takes about 60 minutes at a dog's pace.
Where this comes from
Probably National Trust land (Hydon's Ball and Heath), but the NT page was blocked by a bot-verification wall, so nothing was verified. Earlier finding of seasonal restrictions is unconfirmed here.
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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