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North Wood
North Wood is a woodland near Eartham, West Sussex. We rate it Good for off-lead dog walking (73 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 8.4 miles of paths and car park.
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Woodland near Eartham, West Sussex |
| Size | About 720 acres (293 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 | 100% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.7 miles, about 80 minutes |
What it's like
A huge woodland of about 720 acres, with 8.4 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
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.
Parking
- Car park · free · Directions
- Car park · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.7-mile loop from the car park with about 120 m of climbing , about 80 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 North 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 North Wood?
There are 2 car parks on or near it. Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at North Wood?
There's no water for a swim.
Are there cows or sheep at North Wood?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is North 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 North Wood?
Our suggested loop is about 2.7 miles (4.4 km) from the car park and takes about 80 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 120 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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