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Charlton Down
Charlton Down is a countryside walk near Charlton, West Sussex. It scores 65 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Countryside walk near Charlton, West Sussex |
| Size | About 300 acres (122 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's no water for a swim. |
| Parking | There's a car park. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Ground | It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet. |
| Shade | 72% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.9 miles, about 80 minutes |
What it's like
A large countryside walk of about 300 acres, with 6.9 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 a car park.
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.
Parking
- Car park · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.9-mile loop from the car park with about 110 m of climbing , about 80 minutes at a dog's pace, almost all of it inside the site. About 560 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 Charlton Down?
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 Charlton Down?
There's a car park.
Can dogs swim at Charlton Down?
There's no water for a swim.
Are there cows or sheep at Charlton Down?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Charlton Down 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 Charlton Down?
Our suggested loop is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km) from the car park and takes about 80 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 110 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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