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Pewley Down Nature Reserve
Pewley Down Nature Reserve is a park near Charlotteville, Surrey. It scores 48 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Park near Charlotteville, Surrey |
| Size | About 32 acres (13 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's no water for a swim. |
| Parking | There's a car park. |
| Livestock | At some times of year |
| Ground | It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet. |
| Shade | 42% woodland |
What it's like
A small park of about 32 acres, with 3.6 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. It's a mix of woodland and open ground. 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.
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).
- Cattle or sheep graze here at some times of year. Put your dog on a lead near them.
Parking
- Car park · 287 m from the edge · Directions
Pubs and cafés nearby
- Rogues · Pub · · 0.2 mi from the car park · Directions
- The Rat's Castle · Pub · · 0.4 mi from the car park · Directions
- Esquires Coffee · Café · · 0.4 mi from the car park · Directions
- Starbucks · Café · · 0.4 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Pewley Down 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 Pewley Down Nature Reserve?
There's a car park.
Can dogs swim at Pewley Down Nature Reserve?
There's no water for a swim.
Are there cows or sheep at Pewley Down Nature Reserve?
At some times of year cattle or sheep graze here. Put your dog on a lead near them.
Is Pewley Down Nature Reserve muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet.
Where this comes from
Council grazing schedule shows cattle on Pewley Downs in autumn and winter. Council asks visitors to keep dogs under control near grazing animals. No official statement found on lead requirements for the reserve itself.
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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