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Shalford Common
Shalford Common is a common near Shalford, Surrey. It scores 54 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Common near Shalford, Surrey |
| Size | About 100 acres (41 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a pond and a canal. |
| Parking | There are several car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Ground | It can be muddy in places after rain (the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly). |
| Shade | 58% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 0.9 miles, about 20 minutes |
What it's like
A good-sized common of about 100 acres, with 1.6 miles of paths. There's a pond and a canal. It can be muddy in places after rain (the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly). It's a mix of woodland and open ground. A main road runs close to one edge. There are several 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 · Directions
- Car park · 17 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · 21 m from the edge · Directions
- Station Car Park · pay · 33 m from the edge · Directions
Suggested loop
A 0.9-mile loop from the car park, about 20 minutes at a dog's pace, almost all of it inside the site. About 440 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 Snooty Fox · Café · · 0.1 mi from the car park · Directions
- Snooty Fox · Café · · 0.1 mi from the car park · Directions
- Queen Victoria · Pub · · 0.1 mi from the car park · Directions
- The Seahorse · Pub · · 0.3 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Shalford 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 Shalford Common?
There are several car parks on or near it. Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Shalford Common?
There's a pond and a canal.
Are there cows or sheep at Shalford Common?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Shalford Common muddy?
It can be muddy in places after rain (the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly).
How long is a walk at Shalford Common?
Our suggested loop is about 0.9 miles (1.5 km) from the car park and takes about 20 minutes at a dog's pace.
Where this comes from
No official page found for Shalford Common. Council grazing page lists only Shalford Water Meadows (cattle spring to autumn), a different site. Dog rules for the common unverified.
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.
Something wrong? Open it on the map and use "Report a problem with this page", or email [email protected].
Nearby walks
- Chantry Wood
- Part of Gosden Common
- Trunley Heath
- Shalford Water Meadows
- Shalford Park
- Wonersh Common and Manorial Waste
More walks near Guildford, Godalming, or all of Surrey.