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Graffham Down Trust

OK (scores 55 out of 100)

Graffham Down Trust is a nature reserve near Graffham, West Sussex. It scores 55 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).

Directions Open on the map Been here? Tell other walkers
Off the lead?No rules found: check the signs
WhereNature reserve near Graffham, West Sussex
SizeAbout 160 acres (66 ha)
Water for a swimThere's no water for a swim.
ParkingThere's no public car park nearby that we know of.
LivestockNone known
GroundIt's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet.
Shade85% woodland
Suggested loop1.6 miles, about 55 minutes
Gateway into Graffham Down Trust wildlife reserve - geograph.org.uk - 3941940
Photo: Dave Kelly, CC BY-SA 2.0
Notice board for Graffham Down Trust - geograph.org.uk - 2142195
Photo: Dave Spicer, CC BY-SA 2.0
Bronze Age bowl barrow, Graffham Down, West Sussex 01
Photo: Mertbiol, CC0

What it's like

A large nature reserve of about 160 acres, with 3.0 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. It's well away from main roads. There's no public car park nearby that we know of.

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

Suggested loop

A 1.6-mile loop from the car park with about 140 m of climbing , about 55 minutes at a dog's pace.

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 Graffham Down Trust?

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 Graffham Down Trust?

There's no public car park nearby that we know of.

Can dogs swim at Graffham Down Trust?

There's no water for a swim.

Are there cows or sheep at Graffham Down Trust?

We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.

Is Graffham Down Trust 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 Graffham Down Trust?

Our suggested loop is about 1.6 miles (2.6 km) from the car park and takes about 55 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 140 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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