Sheepleas
Sheepleas is a nature reserve near West Horsley, Surrey. We rate it Great for off-lead dog walking (68 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 12 miles of paths and car park.
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Nature reserve near West Horsley, Surrey |
| Size | About 260 acres (106 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's no water for a swim. |
| Parking | There are several 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 | 87% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.5 miles, about 60 minutes |
What it's like
A large nature reserve of about 260 acres, with 12 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 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.
Parking
- Sheepleas · 30 spaces · Directions
- Car park · Directions
- Car park · free · Directions
- Car park · 219 m from the edge · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.5-mile loop from Sheepleas, 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.
Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Sheepleas?
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 Sheepleas?
There are several car parks on or near it.
Can dogs swim at Sheepleas?
There's no water for a swim.
Are there cows or sheep at Sheepleas?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Sheepleas 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 Sheepleas?
Our suggested loop is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km) from Sheepleas and takes about 60 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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