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Scratlee

OK (scores 46 out of 100)

Scratlee is a woodland near East Dean, West Sussex. It scores 46 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).

Directions Open on the map Been here? Tell other walkers
Off the lead?No rules found: check the signs
WhereWoodland near East Dean, West Sussex
SizeAbout 59 acres (24 ha)
Water for a swimThere's no water for a swim.
ParkingThere's no public car park nearby that we know of.
LivestockNone known
GroundIt's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet.
Shade100% woodland
Suggested loop1.1 miles, about 30 minutes
Path beside field on Court Hill - geograph.org.uk - 5891797
Photo: Chris Gunns, CC BY-SA 2.0
Footpath in Wood Lea - geograph.org.uk - 2138360
Photo: Dave Spicer, CC BY-SA 2.0
Footpath on Court Hill - geograph.org.uk - 2086960
Photo: Colin Smith, CC BY-SA 2.0

What it's like

A good-sized woodland of about 59 acres, with 1.8 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. It's well away from main roads. 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 1.1-mile loop from the car park with about 40 m of climbing , about 30 minutes at a dog's pace.

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 Scratlee?

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 Scratlee?

There's no public car park nearby that we know of.

Can dogs swim at Scratlee?

There's no water for a swim.

Are there cows or sheep at Scratlee?

We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.

Is Scratlee 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 Scratlee?

Our suggested loop is about 1.1 miles (1.8 km) from the car park and takes about 30 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 40 m of climbing.

Where this comes from

We haven't looked this place up yet. Everything above comes from map data.

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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