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Copperas East
Copperas East is a countryside walk near Apuldram, West Sussex. We rate it Great for off-lead dog walking (80 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 6.4 miles of paths, water to swim in and car park.
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Countryside walk near Apuldram, West Sussex |
| Size | About 300 acres (120 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a pond and a river. |
| Parking | There's a car park. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Ground | It can be muddy in places after rain (the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly). |
| Shade | 5% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.8 miles, about 70 minutes |
What it's like
A large countryside walk of about 300 acres, with 6.4 miles of paths. There's a pond and a river. It can be muddy in places after rain (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
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
Suggested loop
A 2.8-mile loop from the car park with about 30 m of climbing , about 70 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.
Pubs and cafés nearby
- Crown And Anchor · Bar · · 0.4 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Copperas East?
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 Copperas East?
There's a car park.
Can dogs swim at Copperas East?
There's a pond and a river.
Are there cows or sheep at Copperas East?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Copperas East muddy?
It can be muddy in places after rain (the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly).
How long is a walk at Copperas East?
Our suggested loop is about 2.8 miles (4.5 km) from the car park and takes about 70 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 30 m of climbing.
Where this comes from
No page found naming Copperas East. Conservancy general advice is close control or lead near birds; Apuldram is only mentioned as a footpath on the sea wall.
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
- Oldpark Wood
- Flint Barns
- Chichester Marina
- Platinum Jubilee Country Park
- Birdham Pool
- West Trout Lake
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