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Rickford Common
Rickford Common is a common near Worplesdon, Surrey. It scores 53 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Common near Worplesdon, Surrey |
| Size | About 57 acres (23 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a stream. |
| Parking | There are 2 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 | 88% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 1.0 miles, about 25 minutes |
What it's like
A good-sized common of about 57 acres, with 0.9 miles of paths. There's a stream. 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 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 · 113 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · 291 m from the edge · Directions
Suggested loop
A 1.0-mile loop from the car park, about 25 minutes at a dog's pace. About 670 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 White Lyon · Pub · · 0.3 mi from the car park · Directions
- The Courtyard Cafe · Café · · 0.5 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Rickford 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 Rickford Common?
There are 2 car parks on or near it.
Can dogs swim at Rickford Common?
There's a stream.
Are there cows or sheep at Rickford Common?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Rickford Common muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
How long is a walk at Rickford Common?
Our suggested loop is about 1.0 miles (1.6 km) from the car park and takes about 25 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
More walks near Guildford, Woking, or all of Surrey.