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Whitmoor Common
Whitmoor Common is a nature reserve near Jacobs Well, Surrey. We rate it Great for off-lead dog walking (88 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 16 miles of paths, water to swim in and car park.
| Off the lead? | Yes, outside the restricted season |
|---|---|
| Where | Nature reserve near Jacobs Well, Surrey |
| Size | About 650 acres (264 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a lake. |
| Parking | There are several car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | Yes, grazing here |
| Ground | It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly. |
| Shade | 57% woodland |
What it's like
A huge nature reserve of about 650 acres, with 16 miles of paths. There's a lake. It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly. It's a mix of woodland and open ground. A public road runs through it, so take care near the road. There are several car parks on or near it.
Dogs
The landowner or council says dogs can be off the lead for most of the year, but leads are needed at certain times, usually in the bird nesting season.
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).
- Ground-nesting birds breed here from March to September. Keep your dog to the main paths then.
- Livestock graze here. Put your dog on a lead near them.
Parking
- Brittens Pond · free · Directions
- Car park · free · Directions
- Car park · free · Directions
- Car park · 223 m from the edge · Directions
Pubs and cafés nearby
- Refresh · Café · · 0.6 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Whitmoor Common?
The landowner or council says dogs can be off the lead for most of the year, but leads are needed at certain times, usually in the bird nesting season.
Is there parking at Whitmoor Common?
There are several car parks on or near it. Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Whitmoor Common?
There's a lake.
Are there cows or sheep at Whitmoor Common?
Yes. Livestock graze here, so put your dog on a lead near them.
Is Whitmoor Common muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
Where this comes from
Part of Worplesdon Commons per Surrey County Council: dogs allowed, close control and paths in nesting season, leads advised near grazing cattle. Ponds present, swimming rules not stated. SANG status unconfirmed. Waymarked trails of 1 to 2.7 miles.
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
- Stringers Common
- Part of Whitmoor Common
- Rickford Common
- Pray Heath Common
- Smart's Heath
- Westfield Common
More walks near Guildford, Woking, or all of Surrey.