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Oyster Bay

OK (scores 66 out of 100)

Oyster Bay is a countryside walk near Felpham, West Sussex. It scores 66 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).

Directions to parking Open on the map Been here? Tell other walkers
Off the lead?No rules found: check the signs
WhereCountryside walk near Felpham, West Sussex
SizeAbout 740 acres (299 ha)
Water for a swimThere's a pond and a river.
ParkingThere are several car parks on or near it.
LivestockNone known
GroundIt can be muddy in places after rain (the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet).
Shade1% woodland
Suggested loop3.3 miles, about 85 minutes
Andrew Avenue as seen from the King George Community Path - geograph.org.uk - 850050
Photo: Basher Eyre, CC BY-SA 2.0
Footpath leading off Crossbush Road - geograph.org.uk - 2679200
Photo: Rod Allday, CC BY-SA 2.0
Path near Housing Development - geograph.org.uk - 2899746
Photo: Peter Holmes, CC BY-SA 2.0

What it's like

A huge countryside walk of about 740 acres, with 19 miles of paths. There's a pond and a river. It can be muddy in places after rain (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. A public road runs through it, so take care near the road. There are several 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

Suggested loop

A 3.3-mile loop from the car park with about 30 m of climbing , about 85 minutes at a dog's pace, almost all of it inside the site. About 1340 m of it is on lanes or drives that cars use.

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.

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Questions

Can dogs go off the lead at Oyster Bay?

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 Oyster Bay?

There are several car parks on or near it. Parking: free.

Can dogs swim at Oyster Bay?

There's a pond and a river.

Are there cows or sheep at Oyster Bay?

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

Is Oyster Bay muddy?

It can be muddy in places after rain (the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet).

How long is a walk at Oyster Bay?

Our suggested loop is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km) from the car park and takes about 85 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 30 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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  2. Bersted Brooks
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  3. The Spinney
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  4. Aldwick beach
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  5. West Park
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    Off lead: No rules found: check the signs · Parking · 0.7 mi loop · Muddy after rain
  6. Hedge End Wood
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    Off lead: No rules found: check the signs · Pond · Parking · 3.0 mi loop · Road through it

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