Areas › Surrey › Near Woking ›
Smart's Heath
Smart's Heath is a common near Mayford, Surrey. We rate it Great for off-lead dog walking (74 out of 100): 3.4 miles of paths, water to swim in and car park.
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Common near Mayford, Surrey |
| Size | About 110 acres (44 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a pond and a river. |
| Parking | There's a car park. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Ground | It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly. |
| Shade | 66% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 1.7 miles, about 40 minutes |
What it's like
A good-sized common of about 110 acres, with 3.4 miles of paths. There's a pond and a river. 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.
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).
- The suggested loop crosses a road. Put your dog on the lead to cross.
Parking
- Car park · 111 m from the edge · Directions
Suggested loop
A 1.7-mile loop from the car park, about 40 minutes at a dog's pace. About 250 m of it is on lanes or drives that cars use. It crosses a road.
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 Smart's 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 Smart's Heath?
There's a car park.
Can dogs swim at Smart's Heath?
There's a pond and a river.
Are there cows or sheep at Smart's Heath?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Smart's Heath muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
How long is a walk at Smart's Heath?
Our suggested loop is about 1.7 miles (2.7 km) from the car park and takes about 40 minutes at a dog's pace.
Where this comes from
Woking council page describes Smarts Heath Common as SSSI lowland heath managed with the Surrey Heathland Partnership. No dog, lead, grazing or SANG information found; the council page itself returned 403 on fetch.
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
More walks near Woking, Guildford, or all of Surrey.