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Droke (Forestry Commission)
Droke (Forestry Commission) is a countryside walk near East Dean, West Sussex. We rate it Great for off-lead dog walking (78 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 15 miles of paths and car park.
| Off the lead? | Probably: a walking guide says so |
|---|---|
| Where | Countryside walk near East Dean, West Sussex |
| Size | About 650 acres (262 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's no water for a swim. |
| Parking | There are 2 car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Ground | It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet. |
| Shade | 88% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.9 miles, about 95 minutes |
What it's like
A huge countryside walk of about 650 acres, with 15 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 are 2 car parks on or near it.
Dogs
A walking guide says dogs can be off the lead here, but we couldn't find the landowner's own rules.
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
- Droke (Forestry Commission) · free · Directions
- Selhurst · free · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.9-mile loop from Droke (Forestry Commission) with about 230 m of climbing , about 95 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.
Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Droke (Forestry Commission)?
A walking guide says dogs can be off the lead here, but we couldn't find the landowner's own rules.
Is there parking at Droke (Forestry Commission)?
There are 2 car parks on or near it. Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Droke (Forestry Commission)?
There's no water for a swim.
Are there cows or sheep at Droke (Forestry Commission)?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Droke (Forestry Commission) 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 Droke (Forestry Commission)?
Our suggested loop is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km) from Droke (Forestry Commission) and takes about 95 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 230 m of climbing.
Where this comes from
Droke is a Forestry England car park on the Selhurst woodland edge. Forestry England general guidance applies: keep dogs in sight, lead if recall is unreliable. A walk guide reports sheep elsewhere around East Dean, not confirmed at Droke.
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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