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Colner Creek
Colner Creek is a countryside walk near Bosham, West Sussex. We rate it Good for off-lead dog walking (73 out of 100): 4.5 miles of paths, water to swim in and car park.
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Countryside walk near Bosham, West Sussex |
| Size | About 280 acres (112 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a pond and a river. |
| Parking | There's a car park. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Ground | Expect mud after rain: the ground is mostly clay soil that holds water. |
| Shade | 5% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.3 miles, about 60 minutes |
What it's like
A large countryside walk of about 280 acres, with 4.5 miles of paths. There's a pond and a river. Expect mud after rain: the ground is mostly clay soil that holds water. 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
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.
- Conservancy notes Colner Creek footpath 230 closed due to sea wall damage; check status before visiting
- The suggested loop crosses a road. Put your dog on the lead to cross.
Parking
- Car park · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.3-mile loop from the car park with about 20 m of climbing , about 60 minutes at a dog's pace. About 840 m of it is on lanes or drives that cars use. It crosses a road.
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 Crate Cafe · Café · · 0.2 mi from the car park · Directions
- So India · Restaurant · · 0.3 mi from the car park · Directions
- Memories of India Restaurant · Restaurant · · 0.3 mi from the car park · Directions
- The White Swan · Bar · · 0.3 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Colner Creek?
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 Colner Creek?
There's a car park.
Can dogs swim at Colner Creek?
There's a pond and a river.
Are there cows or sheep at Colner Creek?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Colner Creek muddy?
Expect mud after rain: the ground is mostly clay soil that holds water.
How long is a walk at Colner Creek?
Our suggested loop is about 2.3 miles (3.7 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
Conservancy asks dogs be under close control or on a lead and stay on paths to protect birds. Bosham village and quay reportedly require leads. Footpath closed for the foreseeable future.
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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