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Chidmere Pond
Chidmere Pond is a countryside walk near Chidham, West Sussex. We rate it Great for off-lead dog walking (80 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 6.8 miles of paths, water to swim in and car park.
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Countryside walk near Chidham, West Sussex |
| Size | About 390 acres (156 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a pond and a river. |
| Parking | There are 2 car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Ground | It can be muddy in places after rain (the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet). |
| Shade | 5% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.4 miles, about 60 minutes |
What it's like
A huge countryside walk of about 390 acres, with 6.8 miles of paths. There's a pond and a river. It can be muddy in places after rain (the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet). It's mostly open, with little shade on a hot day. A public road runs through it, so take care near the road. There are 2 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
- Harbour mudflats are soft and the tide comes in fast. Keep your dog off the mud and check tide times.
- Ground-nesting birds breed here from March to September. Keep your dog to the main paths then.
- Chichester Harbour is not a designated bathing water and much is unsuitable for swimming; bacteria can rise…
Parking
- Car park · Directions
- Car park · free · 12 spaces · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.4-mile loop from the car park with about 20 m of climbing , about 60 minutes at a dog's pace. About 1500 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.
Pubs and cafés nearby
- The Old House at Home · Bar · · 0.1 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Chidmere Pond?
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 Chidmere Pond?
There are 2 car parks on or near it.
Can dogs swim at Chidmere Pond?
There's a pond and a river.
Are there cows or sheep at Chidmere Pond?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Chidmere Pond muddy?
It can be muddy in places after rain (the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet).
How long is a walk at Chidmere Pond?
Our suggested loop is about 2.4 miles (3.8 km) from the car park and takes about 60 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 20 m of climbing.
Where this comes from
No page found naming Chidmere Pond. Conservancy asks dogs be under close control or on a lead near birds; Chidham Circular is 9 km but is not confirmed as this site.
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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