Areas › West Sussex ›
Slindon Wood
Slindon Wood is a woodland near Slindon, West Sussex. It scores 56 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).
| Off the lead? | In parts of it |
|---|---|
| Where | Woodland near Slindon, West Sussex |
| Size | About 160 acres (63 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's no water for a swim. |
| Parking | There are 3 car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | Yes, grazing here |
| 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 | 2.4 miles, about 65 minutes |
What it's like
A large woodland of about 160 acres, with 5.0 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 public road runs through it, so take care near the road. There are 3 car parks on or near it.
Dogs
The landowner or council says dogs can be off the lead in parts of the site, but leads are needed in some areas. Signs on site show where.
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
- Livestock graze here. Put your dog on a lead near them.
- No water mapped
Parking
- Car park · 15 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · 25 m from the edge · Directions
- Car park · free · 243 m from the edge · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.4-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 470 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 Old Stables · Bar · · 0.2 mi from the car park · Directions
- Midpines Cafe · Café · · 0.4 mi from the car park · Directions
From OpenStreetMap. Dog policies only show where someone has mapped them, and they change. Run one of these? Get listed
Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Slindon Wood?
The landowner or council says dogs can be off the lead in parts of the site, but leads are needed in some areas. Signs on site show where.
Is there parking at Slindon Wood?
There are 3 car parks on or near it.
Can dogs swim at Slindon Wood?
There's no water for a swim.
Are there cows or sheep at Slindon Wood?
Yes. Livestock graze here, so put your dog on a lead near them.
Is Slindon 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 Slindon 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 70 m of climbing.
Where this comes from
National Trust Slindon Estate welcomes dogs on leads or under close control because much land is grazed; electric fencing in places. Slindon Wood bluebell lead advice only from a walking guide.
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.
Something wrong? Open it on the map and use "Report a problem with this page", or email [email protected].