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Pagham Harbour
Pagham Harbour is a lakeside walk near Pagham, West Sussex. We rate it Great for off-lead dog walking (92 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 10 miles of paths, water to swim in and car park.
| Off the lead? | In parts of it |
|---|---|
| Where | Lakeside walk near Pagham, West Sussex |
| Size | About 1,040 acres (420 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a lake and a river. |
| Parking | There's a car park. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Ground | Expect mud after rain: the ground is mostly riverside ground that can flood after heavy rain. |
| Shade | 2% woodland |
What it's like
A huge lakeside walk of about 1,040 acres, with 10 miles of paths. There's a lake and a river. Expect mud after rain: the ground is mostly riverside ground that can flood after heavy rain. It's mostly open, with little shade on a hot day. A public road runs through it, so take care near the road. There's a car park.
Dogs
The landowner or council says dogs can be off the lead in parts of the site, but leads are needed in some areas. Signs on site show where.
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
- Harbour mudflats are soft and the tide comes in fast. Keep your dog off the mud and check tide times.
- Ground-nesting birds breed here from March to September. Keep your dog to the main paths then.
Parking
- Car park · Directions
Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Pagham Harbour?
The landowner or council says dogs can be off the lead in parts of the site, but leads are needed in some areas. Signs on site show where.
Is there parking at Pagham Harbour?
There's a car park.
Can dogs swim at Pagham Harbour?
There's a lake and a river.
Are there cows or sheep at Pagham Harbour?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Pagham Harbour muddy?
Expect mud after rain: the ground is mostly riverside ground that can flood after heavy rain.
Where this comes from
RSPB reserve: close control on public paths and bridleways, leads on dog-friendly trails, limited signed off-lead areas, no dogs in Discovery Zone. Discovery Trail 1.75 miles. Pagham Harbour exercise fields exist.
Researched online in November 2026. 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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