The Best Dog Walking Routes in Surrey

Whether you’re local to Surrey or passing through as a visitor, the area is England’s most densely wooded county - with over a fifth of the land mass covered by trees. As such, there is no shortage of dog walking routes for you and your pup to enjoy. Let’s deeply dive into some of the best ones to take your dog on, as we look to be your Surrey map.

Hatchlands Park

Surrey County is home to the 400-acre Hatchlands Park, most of which is available for your four-legged friends to roam. However, not around the grazing livestock! The expansive amount of trails and routes more than makes up for the National Trust admission fee - especially considering that the staffed areas provide dog water bowls and waste bins that can be found throughout the park quickly.

Box Hill Stepping Stones Walk

"Towards Box Hill" by Ian Capper is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

Those looking for a short yet moderate difficulty should consider the Box Hill Stepping Stones Walk. This 3.2km circular route offers beautiful views of the Surrey landscape from the top and the Stepping Stones feataure, the adjoining footbridge, and consistent views of the River Mole. The average dog walker can complete this walk in just over an hour, although you might want to stop and admire the views while giving your Welsh Terrier a dog treat from your well-packed dog walking bag. Venison sausage with a Surrey vista?

Virginia Water Circular Route

"Virginia Water" by Alan Hunt is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

Even colder Surrey weather conditions can’t stop dog walkers and nature enthusiasts from enjoying Virginia Water Circular, as this route is popular all year round. This 6.9km circular welcomes dogs throughout and even has off-lead sections. As it is a popular spot, you will probably encounter other dog walkers who may spark conversation all about dog food, the local Surrey news, or even offer advice on the route.

Before starting this route, feed your pooch some great dog food from the Innocent Hound to ensure it has the nutrients and energy to complete this walk—a lake lap can take close to two hours.

Bourne Wood

There might not be a more picturesque setting in Surrey County than the idyllic woodland of Bourne Wood. You’ve more than likely seen this place on film or television, as it has been used by countless productions, including Gladiator, the 2010 remake of Robin Hood and even House of Dragon from the Game of Thrones series. The coniferous woodland isn’t just for filming; you and your dog can enjoy the beauty here.

Newlands Corner

Tustled to the east of Guildford is Newlands Corner, which offers stunning views of Surrey’s natural beauty. If the name sounds familiar, it’s due to its relevance to Agatha Christie; it was the last known sighting of the crime writer during her disappearance in December 1926. Why not spend an hour here with the pooch? The bountiful greenery offers ample space for training, which, in turn, lends itself to training treats!

Banstead Woods

"Banstead Wood" by Peter Trimming is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

Those looking for an easier dog walking route in Surrey should consider Banstead Woods. The terrain here is perfect for all abilities and paws that tire quickly!  The Woodland Trust manages the upkeep, ensuring the well-marled paths are accessible. The woodland is particularly interesting to wildlife watchers as it has various habitats. 

Ensure your dog has the nutrition and energy for a walk in Surrey

Of course, a prerequisite of any dog walk is feeding your dog the best dog food so they are fit, healthy and eager to go on a longer walk! We take pride in our positing dog food reviews, which is why we have many dog food subscription customers! Whether its a stroll in Bourne Wood or a run around Surrey Sports Park, feed them Innocent Hound.

Our food is air-dried, meaning it carries many of the nutritional benefits that a dog food raw diet does - without the nasty parasites, microorganisms and bacteria which can harbour on raw dog food. This also means it is much more convenient, as you don’t need to follow the rigorous storage and preparation procedures that raw food comes with.

Some recipes include sweet potato, a complex carbohydrate. While our dogs might not scratch to get this ingredient out of the vegetable cupboard, sweet potatoes are supposed to be a tremendous slow-release energy source. They are ideal for providing the sustenance to complete longer walks around Surrey and beyond!