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The Forest
The Forest is a woodland near East Horsley, Surrey. It scores 50 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Woodland near East Horsley, Surrey |
| Size | About 67 acres (27 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's no water for a swim. |
| Parking | There's a car park (Horsley Station Car Park). |
| 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 good-sized woodland of about 67 acres, with 1.7 miles of paths. 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 public road runs through it, so take care near the road. There's a car park (Horsley Station 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.
Parking
- Horsley Station Car Park · pay · 276 m from the edge · Directions
Pubs and cafés nearby
- Bolo & Brew Cafe Bar · Café · · 0.0 mi from the car park · Directions
- Quaich · Café · · 0.2 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at The Forest?
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 The Forest?
There's a car park (Horsley Station Car Park). Parking: pay.
Can dogs swim at The Forest?
There's no water for a swim.
Are there cows or sheep at The Forest?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is The Forest muddy?
Expect mud after rain: the ground is mostly clay soil that holds water.
Where this comes from
Surrey Wildlife Trust reserve of ancient woodland on The Drift, East Horsley, with limited roadside parking on the B3001. Page only says dogs are permitted; no lead, livestock or seasonal rules stated.
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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