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Wildham Wood
Wildham Wood is a woodland near Stoughton, West Sussex. We rate it Good for off-lead dog walking (66 out of 100): plenty of ground well away from roads, 3.4 miles of paths and car park.
| Off the lead? | No rules found: check the signs |
|---|---|
| Where | Woodland near Stoughton, West Sussex |
| Size | About 240 acres (96 ha) |
| Water for a swim | There's no water for a swim. |
| Parking | There's a car park. |
| Livestock | None known |
| Ground | It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet. |
| Shade | 100% woodland |
What it's like
A large woodland of about 240 acres, with 3.4 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. It's well away from main roads. 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
- From 1 March to 31 July, dogs on the open access land here must by law be on a short lead (2 metres or less).
Parking
- Car park · free · 271 m from the edge · Directions
Questions
Can dogs go off the lead at Wildham Wood?
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 Wildham Wood?
There's a car park. Parking: free.
Can dogs swim at Wildham Wood?
There's no water for a swim.
Are there cows or sheep at Wildham Wood?
We don't know of any grazing livestock, but check the signs and fields when you arrive.
Is Wildham Wood muddy?
It's usually firm underfoot: the ground is mostly chalk, which drains well but can be slippery when wet.
Where this comes from
Walk guides describe a roughly 4 km family loop on woodland paths and forestry tracks, with dogs welcome. No owner or official lead rules found. Muddy in places.
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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