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Heyshott Down
Heyshott Down is a woodland near Cocking, West Sussex. It scores 50 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Woodland near Cocking, West Sussex |
| Size | About 160 acres (63 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 |
What it's like
A large woodland of about 160 acres, with 1.7 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
- 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).
Pubs and cafés nearby
- Richline Farm Shop · Café · · 0.5 mi from the start · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Heyshott Down?
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 Heyshott Down?
There's no public car park nearby that we know of.
Can dogs swim at Heyshott Down?
There's no water for a swim.
Are there cows or sheep at Heyshott Down?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Heyshott Down muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet.
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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