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Telegraph Hill
Telegraph Hill is a countryside walk near Compton, West Sussex. It scores 63 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).
| Off the lead? | Yes, if your dog is under control |
|---|---|
| Where | Countryside walk near Compton, West Sussex |
| Size | About 220 acres (89 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's no water for a swim. |
| Parking | There's a car park. |
| Livestock | At some times of year |
| Ground | It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet. |
| Shade | 16% woodland |
What it's like
A large countryside walk of about 220 acres, with 4.1 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. 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
South Downs National Park Authority says dogs can be off the lead here if they're under control.
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
- Cattle or sheep graze here at some times of year. Put your dog on a lead near them.
Parking
- Car park · free · Directions
Pubs and cafés nearby
- Coach and Horses · Bar · · 0.2 mi from the car park · Directions
- The Village Shop & Tea Room · Café · · 0.2 mi from the car park · Directions
- Victoria Inn · Bar · · 0.6 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Telegraph Hill?
South Downs National Park Authority says dogs can be off the lead here if they're under control.
Is there parking at Telegraph Hill?
There's a car park. Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Telegraph Hill?
There's no water for a swim.
Are there cows or sheep at Telegraph Hill?
At some times of year cattle or sheep graze here. Put your dog on a lead near them.
Is Telegraph Hill muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet.
Where this comes from
South Downs National Park walk booklet asks dogs be kept under close control at all times to protect livestock and wildlife. No blanket lead rule. A secondary source suggests leads near grazing sheep and cattle.
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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