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Watercress beds
Watercress beds is a countryside walk near Funtington, West Sussex. We rate it Good for off-lead dog walking (72 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 8.2 miles of paths, water to swim in and car park.
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Countryside walk near Funtington, West Sussex |
| Size | About 370 acres (148 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's a pond. |
| Parking | There are 3 car parks on or near it. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Ground | It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly. |
| Shade | 11% woodland |
| Suggested loop | 2.9 miles, about 75 minutes |
What it's like
A large countryside walk of about 370 acres, with 8.2 miles of paths. There's a pond. It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly. 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 3 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
- Car park · Directions
- Car park · Directions
- Car park · Directions
Suggested loop
A 2.9-mile loop from the car park with about 50 m of climbing , about 75 minutes at a dog's pace. About 1960 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
- Richmond Arms · Bar · · 0.3 mi from the car park · Directions
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Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Watercress beds?
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 Watercress beds?
There are 3 car parks on or near it.
Can dogs swim at Watercress beds?
There's a pond.
Are there cows or sheep at Watercress beds?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Watercress beds muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly sandy soil that drains quickly.
How long is a walk at Watercress beds?
Our suggested loop is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km) from the car park and takes about 75 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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