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Popple Hill
Popple Hill is a countryside walk near Graffham, West Sussex. We rate it Good for off-lead dog walking (71 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 17 miles of paths and car park.
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Countryside walk near Graffham, West Sussex |
| Size | About 770 acres (313 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a stream. |
| Parking | There's a car park. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Ground | It can be muddy in places after rain (the ground is mostly clay soil that holds water). |
| Shade | 32% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.5 miles, about 65 minutes |
What it's like
A huge countryside walk of about 770 acres, with 17 miles of paths. There's a stream. It can be muddy in places after rain (the ground is mostly clay soil that holds water). It's a mix of woodland and open ground. A public road runs through it, so take care near the road. There's a car park.
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
- Protected area: Graffham Down Trust
Parking
- Car park · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.5-mile loop from the car park with about 70 m of climbing , about 65 minutes at a dog's pace, almost all of it inside the site. About 490 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.
Pubs and cafés nearby
- The Foresters Arms · Bar · · 0.1 mi from the car park · Directions
- The Woodcote Outdoor Cafe · Café · · 0.4 mi from the car park · Directions
- The Woodcote · Restaurant · · 0.4 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Popple Hill?
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 Popple Hill?
There's a car park.
Can dogs swim at Popple Hill?
There's a stream.
Are there cows or sheep at Popple Hill?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Popple Hill muddy?
It can be muddy in places after rain (the ground is mostly clay soil that holds water).
How long is a walk at Popple Hill?
Our suggested loop is about 2.5 miles (4 km) from the car park and takes about 65 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 70 m of climbing.
Where this comes from
Graffham Down Trust reserves are open on foot only, with a small sheep flock grazing them in autumn. No dog or lead rule stated, and Popple Hill itself was not matched to the reserves.
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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