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Southwark · managed by London Borough of Southwark

Dulwich Park perimeter path

circular · easy

Off-lead rules

Off-lead in designated areas

Official land or licensing authority
dogs may be walked off the lead on the perimeter path around the park

southwark.gov.ukChecked 19 July 2026

This is the evidence for off-lead rules at Dulwich Park perimeter path. It was read from southwark.gov.uk on 19 July 2026.

Dogs may be walked off the lead on the perimeter path around the park.

On-lead areas: Off-lead walking is specified for the perimeter path; elsewhere follow signage. Southwark's park rules require dogs to be kept under control and to follow signs where dogs are not allowed, such as play areas.

A Public Spaces Protection Order applies here. Southwark's dog control orders took effect 9 November 2017; dogs must be put on lead when instructed by an authorised officer.

The walk itself

Start point
College Road entrance
Nearest station
North Dulwich
Terrain
Victorian park with a boating lake and mature trees
Surface
surfaced perimeter path
Accessibility
level surfaced perimeter path suitable for wheelchairs
Mud
low
How quiet
medium
Suits a reactive dog
good
Water access
Yes
Swimming allowed
No
Livestock
No
Wildlife
medium
Stiles
Not stated
Gates
Yes
Lighting
Not stated
Toilets
Yes
Waste bins
Yes
Parking
Yes
Café on site
Yes

“Not stated” means our source did not cover it. We leave gaps rather than fill them.

Notes

Toilets by the main car park, in the Francis Peek building and behind the cafe. Dulwich Clock cafe 8am-5.30pm (Sat to 6pm). Car park at the College Road entrance. Coordinate from Wikipedia infobox.

Where to eat afterwards

Verified dog-friendly venues within about two kilometres, closest first. Straight-line distance, not walking distance.

Rules changed?

PSPOs get renewed and amended. If the signage on the ground disagrees with what is here, the signage is right and we are wrong — please tell us.

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