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Silver Wood
Silver Wood is a woodland near Shere, Surrey. It scores 36 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Woodland near Shere, Surrey |
| Size | About 22 acres (9 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's no water for a swim. |
| Parking | There are 2 car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Ground | Expect mud after rain: the ground is mostly clay soil that holds water. |
| Shade | 100% woodland |
What it's like
A small woodland of about 22 acres. There's no water for a swim. Expect mud after rain: the ground is mostly clay soil that holds water. Most of it is woodland, so there's plenty of shade. A main road runs close to one edge. There are 2 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
- Only public footpaths cross it. The land either side is private, so keep your dog on the paths.
Parking
- Car park · 113 m from the edge · Directions
- Silent Pool · free · 42 spaces · 224 m from the edge · Directions
Pubs and cafés nearby
- The Dabbling Duck · Café · · 0.6 mi from the car park · Directions
- The White Horse · Pub · · 0.6 mi from the car park · Directions
- Hillys Tea Shop · Café · · 0.6 mi from the car park · Directions
- The William Bray · Pub · · 0.6 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Silver Wood?
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 Silver Wood?
There are 2 car parks on or near it.
Can dogs swim at Silver Wood?
There's no water for a swim.
Are there cows or sheep at Silver Wood?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Silver Wood muddy?
Expect mud after rain: the ground is mostly clay soil that holds water.
Where this comes from
No source found for a Silver Wood at Shere. Search only surfaced nearby Shere Woodlands, which does not mention Silver Wood, so its dog rules are not attributed here.
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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Nearby walks
More walks near Guildford, or all of Surrey.