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Warren Hanger

OK (scores 61 out of 100)

Warren Hanger is a woodland near West Dean, West Sussex. It scores 61 out of 100 for off-lead dog walking (OK).

Directions to parking Open on the map Been here? Tell other walkers
Off the lead?No rules found: check the signs
WhereWoodland near West Dean, West Sussex
SizeAbout 210 acres (86 ha)
Water for a swimThere's no water for a swim.
ParkingThere are several car parks on or near it.
LivestockNone known
GroundIt's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet.
Shade100% woodland
Suggested loop1.2 miles, about 35 minutes
Tree work in Warren Hanger - geograph.org.uk - 2567898
Photo: Dave Spicer, CC BY-SA 2.0
The Warren - geograph.org.uk - 6152670
Photo: Chris Thomas-Atkin, CC BY-SA 2.0
Path in Whitedown Plantation - geograph.org.uk - 1282223
Photo: Chris Gunns, CC BY-SA 2.0

What it's like

A large woodland of about 210 acres, with 2.1 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. 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 several car parks on or near it.

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.

Parking

Suggested loop

A 1.2-mile loop from the car park with about 50 m of climbing , about 35 minutes at a dog's pace. About 720 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

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Questions

Can dogs go off the lead at Warren Hanger?

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 Warren Hanger?

There are several car parks on or near it.

Can dogs swim at Warren Hanger?

There's no water for a swim.

Are there cows or sheep at Warren Hanger?

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

Is Warren Hanger 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 Warren Hanger?

Our suggested loop is about 1.2 miles (1.9 km) from the car park and takes about 35 minutes at a dog's pace, with about 50 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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