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Wisley and Ockham Commons
Wisley and Ockham Commons is a common near Wisley, Surrey. We rate it Great for off-lead dog walking (86 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 23 miles of paths, water to swim in and car park.
| Off the lead? | Yes, outside the restricted season |
|---|---|
| Where | Common near Wisley, Surrey |
| Size | About 650 acres (263 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a pond. |
| Parking | There are 3 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 | 60% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.5 miles, about 60 minutes |
What it's like
A huge common of about 650 acres, with 23 miles of paths. There's a pond. 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 main road runs close to one edge. There are 3 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
- Bolder Mere Car Park · free · Directions
- Pond Car Park · free · Directions
- Wren's Nest CP · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.5-mile loop from Bolder Mere Car Park, about 60 minutes at a dog's pace, almost all of it inside the site. About 580 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
- Ockham Bites · Café · · 0.0 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Wisley and Ockham Commons?
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 Wisley and Ockham Commons?
There are 3 car parks on or near it. Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Wisley and Ockham Commons?
There's a pond.
Are there cows or sheep at Wisley and Ockham Commons?
Yes. Livestock graze here, so put your dog on a lead near them.
Is Wisley and Ockham Commons muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
How long is a walk at Wisley and Ockham Commons?
Our suggested loop is about 2.5 miles (4 km) from Bolder Mere Car Park and takes about 60 minutes at a dog's pace.
Where this comes from
Surrey County Council lists dogs as allowed, with close control and sticking to paths in nesting season. Cattle graze for conservation (Belted Galloway reported by search). SANG status not confirmed. Trust generally asks dogs stay out of waterbodies.
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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