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Rewell Wood (Fontwell)
Rewell Wood (Fontwell) is a countryside walk near Fontwell, West Sussex. We rate it Good for off-lead dog walking (74 out of 100): 6.8 miles of paths, water to swim in and car park.
| Off the lead? | Probably: a walking guide says so |
|---|---|
| Where | Countryside walk near Fontwell, West Sussex |
| Size | About 280 acres (113 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a pond. |
| Parking | There are 2 car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Ground | It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly. |
| Shade | 42% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.2 miles, about 60 minutes |
What it's like
A large countryside walk of about 280 acres, with 6.8 miles of paths. There's a pond. It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly. It's a mix of woodland and open ground. A public road runs through it, so take care near the road. 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.
Watch out for
- The suggested loop crosses a road. Put your dog on the lead to cross.
Parking
- Car park · free · Directions
- Car park · free · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.2-mile loop from the car park with about 70 m of climbing , about 60 minutes at a dog's pace, almost all of it inside the site. It crosses a road.
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 Forge · Café · · 0.5 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Rewell Wood (Fontwell)?
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 (Fontwell)?
There are 2 car parks on or near it. Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Rewell Wood (Fontwell)?
There's a pond.
Are there cows or sheep at Rewell Wood (Fontwell)?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Rewell Wood (Fontwell) muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
How long is a walk at Rewell Wood (Fontwell)?
Our suggested loop is about 2.2 miles (3.6 km) from the car park and takes about 60 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 70 m of climbing.
Where this comes from
Commercial woodland with yew forest. An orienteering listing says dogs are allowed if kept under control, and a walker reports letting a dog run free. No official dog rules found. Active forestry work takes place.
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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