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The Glory Wood
The Glory Wood is a woodland near Dorking, Surrey. We rate it Good for off-lead dog walking (59 out of 100): 2.6 miles of paths, some water and car park.
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Woodland near Dorking, Surrey |
| Size | About 63 acres (25 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a stream. |
| Parking | There are 2 car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Ground | It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly. |
| Shade | 100% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 1.6 miles, about 40 minutes |
What it's like
A good-sized woodland of about 63 acres, with 2.6 miles of paths. There's a stream. 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 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
- The suggested loop crosses a road. Put your dog on the lead to cross.
Parking
- Car park · 51 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · 230 m from the edge · Directions
Suggested loop
A 1.6-mile loop from the car park, about 40 minutes at a dog's pace. About 130 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.
Pubs and cafés nearby
- Red Bar & Lounge · Pub · · 0.6 mi from the car park · Directions
- Royal Oak · Pub · · 0.6 mi from the car park · Directions
- The White Hart · Pub · · 0.6 mi from the car park · Directions
- Prince of Wales · Pub · · 0.6 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at The Glory 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 The Glory Wood?
There are 2 car parks on or near it.
Can dogs swim at The Glory Wood?
There's a stream.
Are there cows or sheep at The Glory Wood?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is The Glory Wood muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
How long is a walk at The Glory Wood?
Our suggested loop is about 1.6 miles (2.5 km) from the car park and takes about 40 minutes at a dog's pace.
Where this comes from
Glory Wood and Devil's Den is a nature reserve owned by Mole Valley District Council. No official dog or lead rules were found; only an unofficial geocaching listing marks it dog-friendly. Needs manual check.
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
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