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Runnymede
Runnymede is a park near Egham, Surrey. We rate it Great for off-lead dog walking (74 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 14 miles of paths, water to swim in and car park.
| Off the lead? | In parts of it |
|---|---|
| Where | Park near Egham, Surrey |
| Size | About 370 acres (148 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a pond. |
| Parking | There are several car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | At some times of year |
| Ground | It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly. |
| Shade | 32% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.5 miles, about 60 minutes |
What it's like
A large park of about 370 acres, with 14 miles of paths. There's a pond. It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly. It's a mix of woodland and open ground. A public road runs through it, so take care near the road. There are several car parks on or near it.
Dogs
The landowner or council says dogs can be off the lead in parts of the site, but leads are needed in some areas. Signs on site show where.
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 · pay · Directions
- Car park · pay · Directions
- Car park · 2 spaces · Directions
- Car park · pay · 50 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
- Magna Carta Tea Room at Runnymede · Café · · 0.0 mi from the car park · Directions
- The Parlour · Café · · 0.4 mi from the car park · Directions
From OpenStreetMap. Dog policies only show where someone has mapped them, and they change. Run one of these? Get listed
Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Runnymede?
The landowner or council says dogs can be off the lead in parts of the site, but leads are needed in some areas. Signs on site show where.
Is there parking at Runnymede?
There are several car parks on or near it. Parking: pay.
Can dogs swim at Runnymede?
There's a pond.
Are there cows or sheep at Runnymede?
At some times of year cattle or sheep graze here. Put your dog on a lead near them.
Is Runnymede muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
How long is a walk at Runnymede?
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
National Trust search summary: dogs on lead in cattle-grazed meadows, cattle graze roughly April to November. NT pages blocked by browser check, so unverified directly. Thames swimming not confirmed.
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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