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Walks near Bosham
Walks near Bosham is a countryside walk near Bosham, West Sussex. We rate it Good for off-lead dog walking (72 out of 100): 3.8 miles of paths, water to swim in and car park.
| Off the lead? | Yes, if your dog is under control |
|---|---|
| Where | Countryside walk near Bosham, West Sussex |
| Size | About 220 acres (91 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a river. |
| Parking | There are 2 car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Ground | Expect mud after rain: the ground is mostly riverside ground that can flood after heavy rain. |
| Shade | 6% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.1 miles, about 55 minutes |
What it's like
A large countryside walk of about 220 acres, with 3.8 miles of paths. There's a river. Expect mud after rain: the ground is mostly riverside ground that can flood after heavy rain. It's mostly open, with little shade on a hot day. A public road runs through it, so take care near the road. There are 2 car parks on or near it.
Dogs
Chichester Harbour Conservancy 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
- 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.
- Chichester Harbour is not a designated bathing water and much of it is unsuitable for swimming; strong…
Parking
- Car park · free · 2 spaces · Directions
- Car park · free · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.1-mile loop from the car park with about 20 m of climbing , about 55 minutes at a dog's pace, almost all of it inside the site. About 1660 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 Anchor Bleu · Bar · · 0.4 mi from the car park · Directions
- Shoreside Cafe · Café · · 0.4 mi from the car park · Directions
- Timberley's · Café · · 0.4 mi from the car park · Directions
- Pop In · Café · · 0.5 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Walks near Bosham?
Chichester Harbour Conservancy says dogs can be off the lead here if they're under control.
Is there parking at Walks near Bosham?
There are 2 car parks on or near it. Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Walks near Bosham?
There's a river.
Are there cows or sheep at Walks near Bosham?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Walks near Bosham muddy?
Expect mud after rain: the ground is mostly riverside ground that can flood after heavy rain.
How long is a walk at Walks near Bosham?
Our suggested loop is about 2.1 miles (3.4 km) from the car park and takes about 55 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 20 m of climbing.
Where this comes from
Conservancy asks dogs be under close control or on a lead on paths around the harbour. Bosham has a 2 km circular easy-access walk from the village car park. Footpath 230 at Colner Creek is closed. Quay Meadow is a PSPO fouling area.
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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