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Shere Heath
Shere Heath is a common near Shere, Surrey. It scores 37 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Common near Shere, Surrey |
| Size | About 22 acres (9 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's no water for a swim. |
| Parking | There's a car park (Hurtwood Car Park 7: Shere Heath). |
| Livestock | None known |
| Ground | It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly. |
| Shade | 89% woodland |
What it's like
A small common of about 22 acres, with 0.5 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's a car park (Hurtwood Car Park 7: Shere Heath).
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
- Hurtwood Car Park 7: Shere Heath · free · 59 m from the edge · Directions
Pubs and cafés nearby
- William IV · Pub · · 0.4 mi from the car park · Directions
- The William Bray · Pub · · 0.5 mi from the car park · Directions
- The White Horse · Pub · · 0.5 mi from the car park · Directions
- Hillys Tea Shop · Café · · 0.5 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Shere 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 Shere Heath?
There's a car park (Hurtwood Car Park 7: Shere Heath). Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Shere Heath?
There's no water for a swim.
Are there cows or sheep at Shere Heath?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Shere Heath muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
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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