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We run regular group dog walks exploring the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area and the ‘Greenspace on your doorstep’ directory.
The walks listed here are open to non-Facebook members and are free to join. Places are limited, so please book to avoid disappointment.
Please read our walk guidelines prior to booking!
Dogs per person: The maximum number of dogs per person is two.
Leads: Dogs must stay on lead for this walk.
Accessibility: This route mostly follows un-made paths and is fairly level.
What to bring: You will need a lead, collar and/or harness for your dog, as well as poo bags and treats. Please wear sturdy footwear and dress appropriately for the weather.
Nervous dogs: We want this walk to be enjoyable for everyone, so if you have a nervous dog, please feel free to join us, but leave more distance between yourself and the main group to give your dog space. Before touching/feeding/approaching an unknown dog, please check with the owner that this is okay.
Important note about dog walking equipment: For the safety and well-being of everyone, we do not permit the use of prong collars, shock collars (e-collars), choke chains, or any other aversive tools during our walks. These devices present safety concerns and conflict with our ethical standards. We kindly ask that they be left at home.
You are welcome to join us with a standard collar or harness, and we’re always happy to explain our reasoning and share ethical alternatives that align with our values.
You can also look at our What’s On calendar for forthcoming walks.
For any walk enquiries please do contact our central inbox at: heathlandhounds@naturalengland.org.uk
We look forward to meeting you and your dogs!
Forthcoming walks
Date: Sunday 16th August
Time: 8.30am – 10.30am (depending on the pace of the group).
Location: Chantry Wood. Meeting place confirmed on booking.
Dogs per person: The maximum number of dogs per person is two.
Join us for a guided group dog walk at the beautiful Chantry Wood near Guildford. This circular 3 mile / 4.8km route climbs through the woodlands and out onto the meadows with spectacular views over the Albury Vale and Chilworth. Our walk will take about 2 hours with lots of time for the dogs to stop and sniff.
We will start the walk at 8.30am to avoid the heat of the day and we may also need to choose a slightly shorter route to ensure we are back before it gets too hot for the dogs.
This walk is free to attend, but places are limited so please be sure to book. The meeting point is specified upon booking.
Link to Eventbrite booking here.
Date: Sunday 19th July
Time: 09:30 – 11:30 (depending on the pace of the group).
Location: Wellesley Woodlands. Meeting place confirmed on booking.
Dogs per person: The maximum number of dogs per person is two.
Join us for a guided group dog walk at Wellesley Woodlands. This circular 6.5km route takes us through the woodland and along the Basingstoke Canal to Puckridge Barracks. Our walk will take about 2 hours with lots of time for the dogs to stop and sniff.
This walk is free to attend, but places are limited, so please be sure to book.
If the weather is warm, we will start the walk at 8.30am to avoid the heat of the day – we may also need to choose a slightly shorter route to ensure we are back before it gets too hot for the dogs.
Please be aware that that traffic around Farnborough will be busier and there will be road closures due to the International Airshow. For more information, see FIA Local Residents 2026 | Farnborough International Airshow
This walk is free to attend, but places are limited so please be sure to book. The meeting point is specified upon booking.
Link to Eventbrite booking here.
Date: Sunday 28th June
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 (depending on the pace of the group).
Location: Edenbrook Country Park. Meeting place confirmed on booking.
Dogs per person: The maximum number of dogs per person is two.
Join us for a guided group dog walk at Edenbrook Country Park. This 4 km route takes us through the wetlands and fields of this fantastic Greenspace on your doorstep. Our walk will take about 1.5 hours with lots of time for the dogs to stop and sniff.
This walk is free to attend, but places are limited so please be sure to book.
If the weather is warm, we will start the walk at 8.30am to avoid the heat of the day – we may also need to choose a slightly shorter route to ensure we are back before it gets too hot for the dogs. If this is the case updates will be saved on this page and you’ll be notified by Eventbrite.
This walk is free to attend, but places are limited so please be sure to book. The meeting point is specified upon booking.
Link to Eventbrite booking here.
Date: Sunday 17th May 2026
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 (depending on the pace of the group).
Location: Hawley Meadows & Blackwater Park. Meeting place confirmed on booking.
Dogs per person: The maximum number of dogs per person is two.
Hawley Meadows & Blackwater Park
Join us for a guided group dog walk at Hawley Meadows & Blackwater Park. This 3-4 km route runs alongside the River Blackwater through the floodplain meadows. Our on-lead walk will take about 1.5 hours with lots of time for the dogs to stop and sniff. There will be an opportunity for some off-lead play towards the end of the walk if appropriate for the group.
This walk is free to attend, but places are limited so please be sure to book.
If the weather is warm, we will start the walk at 8.30am to avoid the heat of the day – we may also need to choose a slightly shorter route to ensure we are back before it gets too hot for the dogs. If this is the case updates will be saved on this page and you’ll be notified by Eventbrite.
Hawley Meadows 2026
This walk is free to attend, but places are limited so please be sure to book. The meeting point is specified upon booking.
Link to Eventbrite booking here.
Date: 18th February 2026
Time: 13:00 – 15:00 (depending on the pace of the group)
Location: Heather Farm to Horsell Common, Surrey. Meeting place confirmed on booking.
Dogs per person: The maximum number of dogs per person is two.
Heather Farm to Horsell Common
Ground-nesting bird season is just round the corner, in fact, Woodlark may have already begun to sing!
We will start our walk at Heather Farm, one of the 80 plus GOYD sites across the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area (TBH SPA) and will finish by exploring Horsell Common, one of the heathland SPA sites. These heathland areas support three rare ground-nesting birds as well as lots of other wildlife.
We will be chatting about wildlife-friendly walks with your dog and learning how we can all help to protect the heaths.
This circular walk is about 4 miles / 6.2 km long and it will take about two hours at a relaxed pace, allowing our dogs plenty of opportunities to engage with their environment along the way.
Horsell Common
This walk is free to attend, but places are limited so please be sure to book. The meeting point is specified upon booking.
Link to Eventbrite booking here.
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