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Westfield Common
Westfield Common is a common near Mayford, Surrey. We rate it Good for off-lead dog walking (59 out of 100): 2.3 miles of paths, water on site and car park.
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Common near Mayford, Surrey |
| Size | About 68 acres (28 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a pond, with spots where dogs can swim. |
| Parking | There are several 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 | 82% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 0.6 miles, about 15 minutes |
What it's like
A good-sized common of about 68 acres, with 2.3 miles of paths. There's a pond, with spots where dogs can 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 several 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
- 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
- Car park · 8 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · 13 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · 34 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · 107 m from the edge · Directions
Suggested loop
A 0.6-mile loop from the car park, about 15 minutes at a dog's pace, almost all of it inside the site. About 290 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
- Clauds Coffee House · Café · · 0.1 mi from the car park · Directions
- A Cup of Peace · Café · · 0.5 mi from the car park · Directions
- The Kingfield Arms · Pub · · 0.5 mi from the car park · Directions
- Drumming Snipe · Pub · · 0.6 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Westfield Common?
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 Westfield Common?
There are several car parks on or near it.
Can dogs swim at Westfield Common?
There's a pond, with spots where dogs can swim.
Are there cows or sheep at Westfield Common?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Westfield Common muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
How long is a walk at Westfield Common?
Our suggested loop is about 0.6 miles (1 km) from the car park and takes about 15 minutes at a dog's pace.
Where this comes from
Registered common protected by Woking Borough Council; Surrey Wildlife Trust wrote its management plan. Dog walking is a major use and dogs enter the ponds. No lead rule or grazing found; plan PDF too large to 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.
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Nearby walks
More walks near Woking, Guildford, or all of Surrey.