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Slipper Mill Pond
Slipper Mill Pond is a countryside walk near Prinsted, West Sussex. We rate it Great for off-lead dog walking (77 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 7.9 miles of paths, water to swim in and car park.
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Countryside walk near Prinsted, West Sussex |
| Size | About 370 acres (148 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a lake and a river. |
| Parking | There's a car park. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Ground | Expect mud after rain: the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet. |
| Shade | 2% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.6 miles, about 65 minutes |
What it's like
A large countryside walk of about 370 acres, with 7.9 miles of paths. There's a lake and a river. Expect mud after rain: the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet. It's mostly open, with little shade on a hot day. 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
- Harbour mudflats are soft and the tide comes in fast. Keep your dog off the mud and check tide times.
- Ground-nesting birds breed here from March to September. Keep your dog to the main paths then.
Parking
- Car park · pay · 52 spaces · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.6-mile loop from the car park with about 20 m of climbing , about 65 minutes at a dog's pace, almost all of it inside the site. About 440 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 Emsworth Deck · Restaurant · · 0.1 mi from the car park · Directions
- The Sussex Brewery · Bar · · 0.3 mi from the car park · Directions
- The Lord Raglan · Bar · · 0.4 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Slipper Mill Pond?
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 Slipper Mill Pond?
There's a car park. Parking: pay.
Can dogs swim at Slipper Mill Pond?
There's a lake and a river.
Are there cows or sheep at Slipper Mill Pond?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Slipper Mill Pond muddy?
Expect mud after rain: the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet.
How long is a walk at Slipper Mill Pond?
Our suggested loop is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km) from the car park and takes about 65 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 20 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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