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Ashling Wood

OK (scores 39 out of 100)

Ashling Wood is a woodland near Funtington, West Sussex. It scores 39 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).

Directions Open on the map Been here? Tell other walkers
Off the lead?No rules found: check the signs
WhereWoodland near Funtington, West Sussex
SizeAbout 60 acres (24 ha)
Water for a swimThere's no water for a swim.
ParkingThere's no public car park nearby that we know of.
LivestockNone known
GroundIt's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet.
Shade100% woodland
Suggested loop1.0 miles, about 30 minutes
Footpath in Ashling Wood - geograph.org.uk - 5333765
Photo: Chris Wimbush, CC BY-SA 2.0
Ashling Wood - geograph.org.uk - 5363232
Photo: Chris Gunns, CC BY-SA 2.0
Ashling Wood - geograph.org.uk - 3138444
Photo: Robin Webster, CC BY-SA 2.0

What it's like

A good-sized woodland of about 60 acres, with 0.6 miles of paths. There's no water for a swim. It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet. Most of it is woodland, so there's plenty of shade. A public road runs through it, so take care near the road. There's no public car park nearby that we know of.

Dogs

We couldn't find any published rules about dogs here. That doesn't mean there aren't any, so check the signs when you arrive.

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.

Suggested loop

A 1.0-mile loop from the car park with about 30 m of climbing , about 30 minutes at a dog's pace. About 360 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.

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Questions

Can dogs go off the lead at Ashling Wood?

We couldn't find any published rules about dogs here. That doesn't mean there aren't any, so check the signs when you arrive.

Is there parking at Ashling Wood?

There's no public car park nearby that we know of.

Can dogs swim at Ashling Wood?

There's no water for a swim.

Are there cows or sheep at Ashling Wood?

We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.

Is Ashling Wood muddy?

It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet.

How long is a walk at Ashling Wood?

Our suggested loop is about 1.0 miles (1.6 km) from the car park and takes about 30 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 30 m of climbing.

Where this comes from

We haven't looked this place up yet. Everything above comes from map data.

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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