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Merton · managed by National Trust

Morden Hall Park and the River Wandle

circular · easy

Off-lead rules

Off-lead in designated areas

Official land or licensing authority
Please keep your dog on a lead in these areas: The Rose Garden / Around buildings, including the Stableyard, Snuff Mill, cafes and Garden Centre / The Adventure Play Area / On the Wetland Boardwalk / The Garden Centre

nationaltrust.org.ukChecked 19 July 2026

This is the evidence for off-lead rules at Morden Hall Park and the River Wandle. It was read from nationaltrust.org.uk on 19 July 2026.

Dogs may be off lead in the wider parkland but must be on a lead in several named areas.

On-lead areas: Dogs must be on a lead in the Rose Garden, around buildings including the Stableyard, Snuff Mill, cafes and Garden Centre, in the Adventure Play Area, on the Wetland Boardwalk, and in the Garden Centre. Keep dogs on short leads around sheep.

Seasonal: A short lead is advised to avoid disturbing ground-nesting birds.

The walk itself

Start point
Morden Hall Road entrance
Nearest station
Morden
Terrain
parkland, wetland boardwalk and river channels
Surface
surfaced paths and boardwalk
Accessibility
mostly level with a boardwalk section
Mud
medium
How quiet
medium
Suits a reactive dog
moderate
Water access
Yes
Swimming allowed
Not stated
Livestock
Yes
Wildlife
medium
Stiles
Not stated
Gates
Yes
Lighting
Not stated
Toilets
Not stated
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

Sheep graze parts of the estate. Dogs are welcome inside the Potting Shed and Stableyard cafes; water bowls outside both and at the Garden Centre. Six dog waste bins. Little shade in the car park. Coordinate from Wikipedia infobox.

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