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Levin Down

OK (scores 43 out of 100)

Levin Down is a open space near Charlton, West Sussex. It scores 43 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
WhereOpen space near Charlton, West Sussex
SizeAbout 59 acres (24 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.
Shade0% woodland
Suggested loop1.0 miles, about 30 minutes
Path heading south on the east side of Levin Down - geograph.org.uk - 6617790
Photo: Ian Hawfinch, CC BY-SA 2.0
View from Levin Down - geograph.org.uk - 1498530
Photo: Simon Huguet, CC BY-SA 2.0
Levin Down - geograph.org.uk - 2002555
Photo: Graham Horn, CC BY-SA 2.0

What it's like

A good-sized open space of about 59 acres, with 1.6 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. It's mostly open, with little shade on a hot day. 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 1.0-mile loop from the car park with about 70 m of climbing , about 30 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

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Questions

Can dogs go off the lead at Levin 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 Levin Down?

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

Can dogs swim at Levin Down?

There's no water for a swim.

Are there cows or sheep at Levin Down?

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

Is Levin Down 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 Levin Down?

Our suggested loop is about 1.0 miles (1.6 km) from the car park and takes about 30 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 70 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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