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Tyting Farm
Tyting Farm is a park near Chilworth, Surrey. We rate it Great for off-lead dog walking (84 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 7.7 miles of paths, water to swim in and car park.
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Park near Chilworth, Surrey |
| Size | About 220 acres (88 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a pond. |
| Parking | There are several car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Ground | It can be muddy in places after rain (the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly). |
| Shade | 100% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.5 miles, about 60 minutes |
What it's like
A large park of about 220 acres, with 7.7 miles of paths. There's a pond. It can be muddy in places after rain (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 several car parks on or near it. Thames Basin Heaths Joint Strategic Partnership Board lists it as a SANG, a green space set aside for dog walkers.
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).
Parking
- St Martha's Hill - Halfpenny Lane Car Park · free · 30 spaces · Directions
- Car park · Directions
- St Martha's Hill - Guildford Lane Car Park · free · 9 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · 224 m from the edge · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.5-mile loop from St Martha's Hill - Halfpenny Lane Car Park, about 60 minutes at a dog's pace, almost all of it inside the site. About 260 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.
Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Tyting Farm?
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 Tyting Farm?
There are several car parks on or near it. Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Tyting Farm?
There's a pond.
Are there cows or sheep at Tyting Farm?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Tyting Farm muddy?
It can be muddy in places after rain (the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly).
How long is a walk at Tyting Farm?
Our suggested loop is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km) from St Martha's Hill - Halfpenny Lane Car Park and takes about 60 minutes at a dog's pace.
Where this comes from
Council-owned SANG near Chilworth. Free rough earth car park off Halfpenny Lane, shared with St Martha's Hill. Circular walk of about 2.4 km on unsurfaced path. Dog lead rules and grazing not stated. Postcode is approximate.
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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