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Ranmore Common
Ranmore Common is a common near Westhumble, Surrey. We rate it Good for off-lead dog walking (64 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 3.1 miles of paths and car park.
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Common near Westhumble, Surrey |
| Size | About 210 acres (84 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's no water for a swim. |
| Parking | There are 2 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 | 98% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 1.8 miles, about 45 minutes |
What it's like
A large common of about 210 acres, with 3.1 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 2 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 · 226 m from the edge · Directions
- Stepping Stones Carpark · pay · 267 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 350 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
- Hatch on the Lawn · Café · · 0.0 mi from the car park · Directions
- Chimney Fire Coffee · Café · · 0.0 mi from the car park · Directions
- The Stepping Stones · Pub · · 0.5 mi from the car park · Directions
- Colaires · Café · · 0.5 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Ranmore Common?
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 Ranmore Common?
There are 2 car parks on or near it. Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Ranmore Common?
There's no water for a swim.
Are there cows or sheep at Ranmore Common?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Ranmore Common 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 Ranmore Common?
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
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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