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Rewell Wood
Rewell Wood is a woodland near Slindon, West Sussex. We rate it Great for off-lead dog walking (78 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 21 miles of paths and car park.
| Off the lead? | Probably: a walking guide says so |
|---|---|
| Where | Woodland near Slindon, West Sussex |
| Size | About 1,400 acres (566 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 | 2.9 miles, about 85 minutes |
What it's like
A huge woodland of about 1,400 acres, with 21 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 main road runs close to one edge. There are 2 car parks on or near it.
Dogs
A walking guide says dogs can be off the lead here, but we couldn't find the landowner's own rules.
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 · 19 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · 149 m from the edge · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.9-mile loop from the car park with about 160 m of climbing , about 85 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 Rewell Wood?
A walking guide says dogs can be off the lead here, but we couldn't find the landowner's own rules.
Is there parking at Rewell Wood?
There are 2 car parks on or near it.
Can dogs swim at Rewell Wood?
There's no water for a swim.
Are there cows or sheep at Rewell Wood?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Rewell 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 Rewell Wood?
Our suggested loop is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km) from the car park and takes about 85 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 160 m of climbing.
Where this comes from
Walk guide describes a 3.3 km route from Fairmile Bottom with a steep start and an author's dog off lead. Active forestry work. Manager and formal dog rules unconfirmed. National Trust Slindon land nearby has grazing.
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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