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Pasture Wood
Pasture Wood is a park near Holmbury St Mary, Surrey. We rate it Great for off-lead dog walking (93 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 10 miles of paths, water to swim in and car park.
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Park near Holmbury St Mary, Surrey |
| Size | About 560 acres (227 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a pond. |
| Parking | There are several car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Ground | It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly. |
| Shade | 100% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.5 miles, about 60 minutes |
What it's like
A huge park of about 560 acres, with 10 miles of paths. There's a pond. 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 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.
Parking
- Car park · 27 m from the edge · Directions
- Starveall Corner Car Park · free · 59 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · 96 m from the edge · Directions
- Hurtwood Carpark 9 · free · 132 m from the edge · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.5-mile loop from the car park, about 60 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
- Leith Hill Tower · Café · · 0.6 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Pasture Wood?
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 Pasture Wood?
There are several car parks on or near it.
Can dogs swim at Pasture Wood?
There's a pond.
Are there cows or sheep at Pasture Wood?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Pasture Wood muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
How long is a walk at Pasture Wood?
Our suggested loop is about 2.5 miles (4 km) from the car park and takes about 60 minutes at a dog's pace.
Where this comes from
No source found for Pasture Wood, Holmbury St Mary. Search returned only property listings. Surrey Wildlife Trust pages fetched held no site information. Manager unidentified (possibly private or Surrey Hills estate land).
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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