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Windlemere

OK (scores 25 out of 100)

Windlemere is a park near West End, Surrey. It scores 25 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).

Directions to parking Open on the map Been here? Tell other walkers
Off the lead?No rules found: check the signs
WherePark near West End, Surrey
SizeAbout 37 acres (15 ha)
Water for a swimThere's no water for a swim.
ParkingThere are 2 car parks on or near it.
LivestockNone reported
GroundIt's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
Shade23% woodland
Suggested loop1.0 miles, about 25 minutes

What it's like

A small park of about 37 acres. There's no water for a swim. It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly. It's mostly open, with little shade on a hot day. A public road runs through it, so take care near the road. There are 2 car parks on or near it. Surrey Heath Borough Council 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.

Parking

Suggested loop

A 1.0-mile loop from the car park, about 25 minutes at a dog's pace. About 680 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.

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Questions

Can dogs go off the lead at Windlemere?

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 Windlemere?

There are 2 car parks on or near it.

Can dogs swim at Windlemere?

There's no water for a swim.

Are there cows or sheep at Windlemere?

We found no reports of grazing livestock, but check the signs when you arrive.

Is Windlemere muddy?

It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.

How long is a walk at Windlemere?

Our suggested loop is about 1.0 miles (1.6 km) from the car park and takes about 25 minutes at a dog's pace.

Where this comes from

Former golf course of 15 ha with a 2.3km circular walk and a car park. Dogs can be exercised; no lead rules stated. Ponds are fenced off for newts. No horse riding. Gated, with seasonal opening hours.

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. The outline on the map is approximate.

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  3. Bisley Green
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  4. Part of Castle Green
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  5. Chobham Water Meadows
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  6. Lightwater Country Park
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