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Bersted Brooks

OK (scores 42 out of 100)

Bersted Brooks is a nature reserve near North Bersted, West Sussex. It scores 42 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).

Directions to parking Open on the map Been here? Tell other walkers
Off the lead?No rules found: check the signs
WhereNature reserve near North Bersted, West Sussex
SizeAbout 48 acres (19 ha)
Water for a swimThere's no water for a swim.
ParkingThere are several car parks on or near it.
LivestockNone known
GroundIt's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet.
Shade30% woodland
Suggested loop1.2 miles, about 30 minutes
The Brooks Local Nature Reserve (6)
Photo: Dudley Miles, CC BY-SA 4.0
A259 Rowan Way enters Bersted - geograph.org.uk - 5542518
Photo: Robin Webster, CC BY-SA 2.0

What it's like

A good-sized nature reserve of about 48 acres, with 2.2 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. It's a mix of woodland and open ground. A main road runs close to one edge. There are several car parks on or near it.

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.

Watch out for

Parking

Suggested loop

A 1.2-mile loop from the car park with about 10 m of climbing , about 30 minutes at a dog's pace, almost all of it inside the site.

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 Bersted Brooks?

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 Bersted Brooks?

There are several car parks on or near it. Parking: free.

Can dogs swim at Bersted Brooks?

There's no water for a swim.

Are there cows or sheep at Bersted Brooks?

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

Is Bersted Brooks 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 Bersted Brooks?

Our suggested loop is about 1.2 miles (1.9 km) from the car park and takes about 30 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 10 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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Nearby walks

  1. The Spinney
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    Off lead: No rules found: check the signs · Pond · Parking · 2.7 mi loop · Road through it
  2. Oyster Bay
    OK (66) · Countryside walk · 1.2 mi away
    Off lead: No rules found: check the signs · Pond · Parking · 3.3 mi loop · Road through it
  3. Hotham Park
    OK (34) · Park · 1.3 mi away
    Off lead: No rules found: check the signs · Pond · Parking · 0.9 mi loop · Muddy after rain
  4. West Park
    OK (23) · Park · 1.9 mi away
    Off lead: No rules found: check the signs · Parking · 0.7 mi loop · Muddy after rain
  5. Aldwick beach
    Great (79) · Beach · 2.0 mi away
    Off lead: No rules found: check the signs · River · Parking · 3.1 mi of paths
  6. Walks near Oving (south)
    Good (73) · Countryside walk · 2.2 mi away
    Off lead: No rules found: check the signs · Pond · Parking · 1.3 mi loop · Firm after rain · Road through it

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