Kempton Nature Reserve
Kempton Nature Reserve is a nature reserve near Kempton Park, Surrey. It scores 67 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (Not for off-lead).
| Off the lead? | No: dogs aren't allowed |
|---|---|
| Where | Nature reserve near Kempton Park, Surrey |
| Size | About 210 acres (87 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a lake and a canal, but dogs are asked to keep out of the water. |
| Parking | There's a car park (Main Car Park). |
| Livestock | None known |
| Ground | It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly. |
| Shade | 47% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 1.2 miles, about 30 minutes |
What it's like
A large nature reserve of about 210 acres, with 2.2 miles of paths. There's a lake and a canal, but dogs are asked to keep out of the water. It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly. It's a mix of woodland and open ground. A main road runs close to one edge. There's a car park (Main Car Park).
Dogs
Dogs aren't allowed here.
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
- Ground-nesting birds breed here from March to September. Keep your dog to the main paths then.
- Thames Water warns of deep water on site
Parking
- Main Car Park · 219 m from the edge · Directions
Suggested loop
A 1.2-mile loop from Main Car Park, about 30 minutes at a dog's pace. About 550 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
- The Jubilee · Pub · · 0.2 mi from the car park · Directions
- The Grey Horse · Pub · · 0.2 mi from the car park · Directions
- Browns Breakfast Bar · Café · · 0.3 mi from the car park · Directions
- The Hare & Hounds · Pub · · 0.5 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Kempton Nature Reserve?
Dogs aren't allowed here.
Is there parking at Kempton Nature Reserve?
There's a car park (Main Car Park).
Can dogs swim at Kempton Nature Reserve?
There's a lake and a canal, but dogs are asked to keep out of the water.
Are there cows or sheep at Kempton Nature Reserve?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Kempton Nature Reserve muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
How long is a walk at Kempton Nature Reserve?
Our suggested loop is about 1.2 miles (2 km) from Main Car Park and takes about 30 minutes at a dog's pace.
Where this comes from
Thames Water reserve is members-only with a rare open day; only guide and assistance dogs are admitted. Deep water on site. A 1.3 mile circular walk is mentioned. Note it sits in Spelthorne's mapped area but Thames Water page is the manager.
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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