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Paine's Wood
Paine's Wood is a woodland near Walberton, West Sussex. We rate it Good for off-lead dog walking (72 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads and 4.6 miles of paths.
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Woodland near Walberton, West Sussex |
| Size | About 510 acres (207 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 sandy soil that drains quickly. |
| Shade | 100% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.4 miles, about 65 minutes |
What it's like
A huge woodland of about 510 acres, with 4.6 miles of paths. There's no water for a swim. It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly. Most of it is woodland, so there's plenty of shade. A public road runs through it, so take care near the road. 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.
Suggested loop
A 2.4-mile loop from the car park with about 60 m of climbing , about 65 minutes at a dog's pace, almost all of it inside the site. About 970 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.
Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Paine's 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 Paine's Wood?
There's no public car park nearby that we know of.
Can dogs swim at Paine's Wood?
There's no water for a swim.
Are there cows or sheep at Paine's Wood?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Paine's Wood muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
How long is a walk at Paine's Wood?
Our suggested loop is about 2.4 miles (3.9 km) from the car park and takes about 65 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 60 m of climbing.
Where this comes from
Quiet woodland and field walk on Binsted Lane near Walberton. Only an unofficial walk guide found, saying a reviewer let the dog run free; no official rules found. Fields were cropped, no grazing seen. Chichester district PSPO dog-on-lead-by-direction applies generally.
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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