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Harepath Wood
Harepath Wood is a woodland near Elsted, West Sussex. It scores 62 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Woodland near Elsted, West Sussex |
| Size | About 600 acres (245 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's no water for a swim. |
| Parking | There's no public car park nearby that we know of. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Ground | It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet. |
| Shade | 100% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.4 miles, about 75 minutes |
What it's like
A huge woodland of about 600 acres, with 4.8 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'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
- From 1 March to 31 July, dogs on the open access land here must by law be on a short lead (2 metres or less).
Suggested loop
A 2.4-mile loop from the car park with about 150 m of climbing , about 75 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 Harepath Wood?
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 Harepath Wood?
There's no public car park nearby that we know of.
Can dogs swim at Harepath Wood?
There's no water for a swim.
Are there cows or sheep at Harepath Wood?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Harepath Wood 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 Harepath Wood?
Our suggested loop is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km) from the car park and takes about 75 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 150 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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