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The Hurtwood
The Hurtwood is a woodland near Hascombe, Surrey. We rate it Great for off-lead dog walking (69 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 10 miles of paths and car park.
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Woodland near Hascombe, Surrey |
| Size | About 300 acres (120 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's no water for a swim. |
| Parking | There are 3 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 | 2.8 miles, about 65 minutes |
What it's like
A large woodland of about 300 acres, with 10 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 are 3 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.
Parking
- Car park · 8 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · 154 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · free · 273 m from the edge · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.8-mile loop from the car park, about 65 minutes at a dog's pace, almost all of it inside the site. About 1040 m of it is on lanes or drives that cars use.
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
- The White Horse · Pub · · 0.4 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at The Hurtwood?
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 Hurtwood?
There are 3 car parks on or near it.
Can dogs swim at The Hurtwood?
There's no water for a swim.
Are there cows or sheep at The Hurtwood?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is The Hurtwood muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
How long is a walk at The Hurtwood?
Our suggested loop is about 2.8 miles (4.5 km) from the car park and takes about 65 minutes at a dog's pace.
Where this comes from
Could not reach the Hurtwood Control site (one domain failed to resolve, another returned 522). The one search returned only generic livestock-worrying advice. No site-specific evidence found.
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
- Ashlands Copse
- Hydon Heath
- Busbridge Woods
- Rushett Common, Rooks Hill and Birtley Green
- Run Common
- Bargate Wood
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