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Merrow Downs
Merrow Downs is a common near Merrow, Surrey. We rate it Good for off-lead dog walking (66 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 18 miles of paths and car park.
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Common near Merrow, Surrey |
| Size | About 460 acres (186 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's no water for a swim. |
| Parking | There are several car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Ground | It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet. |
| Shade | 63% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.6 miles, about 65 minutes |
What it's like
A huge common of about 460 acres, with 18 miles of paths. There's no water for a swim. It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet. Most of it is woodland, so there's plenty of shade. A public road runs through it, so take care near the road. 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
- 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
- Car park · free · Directions
- Guildford Golf Course Car Park · 15 m from the edge · Directions
- Newlands Corner White Lane Car Park · free · 20 spaces · 207 m from the edge · Directions
- Newlands Corner Car Park · pay · 214 m from the edge · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.6-mile loop from the car park, about 65 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
- Esquires · Café · · 0.6 mi from the car park · Directions
- Horse and Groom · Pub · · 0.6 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Merrow Downs?
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 Merrow Downs?
There are several car parks on or near it. Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Merrow Downs?
There's no water for a swim.
Are there cows or sheep at Merrow Downs?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Merrow Downs muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet.
How long is a walk at Merrow Downs?
Our suggested loop is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km) from the car park and takes about 65 minutes at a dog's pace.
Where this comes from
We haven't looked this place up yet. Everything above comes from map data.
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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Nearby walks
- Weston Wood
- Part of Clandon Park
- Tyting Farm
- Part of Merrow Common
- Pewley Down Nature Reserve
- Silver Wood
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