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Shackleford Heath
Shackleford Heath is a common near Shackleford, Surrey. It scores 52 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Common near Shackleford, Surrey |
| Size | About 90 acres (37 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's no water for a swim. |
| Parking | There are 3 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 | 98% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 1.2 miles, about 30 minutes |
What it's like
A good-sized common of about 90 acres, with 2.2 miles of paths. There's no water for a swim. 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 3 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
- Shackleford Heath · free · Directions
- Car park · Directions
- Car park · 261 m from the edge · Directions
Suggested loop
A 1.2-mile loop from Shackleford Heath, about 30 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
- The Cyder House Inn · Pub · · 0.4 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Shackleford Heath?
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 Shackleford Heath?
There are 3 car parks on or near it. Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Shackleford Heath?
There's no water for a swim.
Are there cows or sheep at Shackleford Heath?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Shackleford Heath muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
How long is a walk at Shackleford Heath?
Our suggested loop is about 1.2 miles (1.9 km) from Shackleford Heath and takes about 30 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.
Something wrong? Open it on the map and use "Report a problem with this page", or email [email protected].
Nearby walks
- Royal Common
- Long Cutts Wood
- Eashing Fields
- Salgasson Meadows (Lammas land)
- Church Croft
- Puttenham Common
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