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Brandy Hole Copse
Brandy Hole Copse is a countryside walk near Fishbourne, West Sussex. We rate it Good for off-lead dog walking (73 out of 100): 9.8 miles of paths, water to swim in and car park.
| Off the lead? | Yes, if your dog is under control |
|---|---|
| Where | Countryside walk near Fishbourne, West Sussex |
| Size | About 380 acres (152 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a pond. |
| Parking | There's a car park. |
| Livestock | None reported |
| Ground | It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly. |
| Shade | 8% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.5 miles, about 65 minutes |
What it's like
A huge countryside walk of about 380 acres, with 9.8 miles of paths. There's a pond. It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly. It's mostly open, with little shade on a hot day. A public road runs through it, so take care near the road. There's a car park.
Dogs
Chichester District Council says dogs can be off the lead here if they're under control.
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.
Parking
- Car park · free · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.5-mile loop from the car park with about 40 m of climbing , about 65 minutes at a dog's pace, almost all of it inside the site. About 840 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.
Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Brandy Hole Copse?
Chichester District Council says dogs can be off the lead here if they're under control.
Is there parking at Brandy Hole Copse?
There's a car park. Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Brandy Hole Copse?
There's a pond.
Are there cows or sheep at Brandy Hole Copse?
We found no reports of grazing livestock, but check the signs when you arrive.
Is Brandy Hole Copse muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
How long is a walk at Brandy Hole Copse?
Our suggested loop is about 2.5 miles (4.1 km) from the car park and takes about 65 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 40 m of climbing.
Where this comes from
District-owned local nature reserve covered by the Chichester dog-control PSPO for fouling, with leads required only when an officer directs. No exclusion or blanket lead rule found.
Researched online in November 2026. 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
- Platinum Jubilee Country Park
- Oaklands Park
- Havenstoke Park
- Lavant Equestrian Centre
- Walks near Westhampnett (north)
- Flint Barns
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