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Molesey Heath Nature Reserve
Molesey Heath Nature Reserve is a nature reserve near Molesey, Surrey. We rate it Great for off-lead dog walking (70 out of 100): 3.6 miles of paths, some water and car park.
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Nature reserve near Molesey, Surrey |
| Size | About 63 acres (25 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a stream. |
| 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 | 10% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 1.8 miles, about 45 minutes |
What it's like
A good-sized nature reserve of about 63 acres, with 3.6 miles of paths. There's a stream. 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. It's well away from main roads. There's a car park.
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.
Parking
- Car park · 210 m from the edge · Directions
Suggested loop
A 1.8-mile loop from the car park, about 45 minutes at a dog's pace. About 820 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 Cannon · Pub · · 0.3 mi from the car park · Directions
- The Royal Oak · Pub · · 0.4 mi from the car park · Directions
- The Europa · Pub · · 0.6 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Molesey Heath Nature Reserve?
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 Molesey Heath Nature Reserve?
There's a car park.
Can dogs swim at Molesey Heath Nature Reserve?
There's a stream.
Are there cows or sheep at Molesey Heath Nature Reserve?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Molesey Heath Nature Reserve muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
How long is a walk at Molesey Heath Nature Reserve?
Our suggested loop is about 1.8 miles (2.9 km) from the car park and takes about 45 minutes at a dog's pace.
Where this comes from
Local nature reserve owned and managed by Elmbridge Borough Council. No official dog or lead rules were found; the Surrey Wildlife Trust and Elmbridge URLs tried gave nothing useful.
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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Nearby walks
- Ditton Common
- Hurst Park
- Littleworth Common
- Sunbury Park & Orchard Meadow
- Esher Common
- West End Common
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