Browse local dog walks located inside the South Downs National Park boundary, with direct contact details from The Good Dog Guide.
Explore dog-friendly accommodation, places to eat, attractions and local services whose map locations sit inside the South Downs National Park boundary.
Access conditions can vary across open country, farmland, wildlife-sensitive areas and local paths, so check signs and current guidance before setting off with your dog.
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Local dog walks in the South Downs
♡ Favourite♥ SavedCissbury Ring Dew Pond
Findon
West Sussex
- Distance approx. 3.7 miles
- Takes approx. 2 hours
This walk is excellent on a warm day. The dew pond is a perfect place for a picnic as well as somewhere for dogs to cool off. WARNING it may start to smell if the dogs are swimming for too long so have your picnic first! Read more
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♡ Favourite♥ SavedBluebell Woods at Patching
Patching
West Sussex
- Best in the Spring for the blue bells
- 2 and 1/2 mile route
Lovely walk over open farmland and through the woods which is amazing when the blue bells are out in the Spring. Lots of tracks in the woods so be careful not to get lost. Read more
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♡ Favourite♥ SavedSaddlescombe Farm and Newtimber Hill
Saddlescombe
West Sussex
- National Trust
- A hidden hamlet nestled in the downs
A hidden hamlet nestled in the downs, which tells the story of downland farming from Domesday to the present day Don't miss One of the last remaining downland farms with its original buildings Home to the Knights Templars for 100 years Famous donkey wheel … Read more
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♡ Favourite♥ SavedStansted Park
Rowland's Castle
Hampshire
- Great forest for dogs to walk in
- Large grass area to play ball
- Lots of pathways
Walk through into a large grass area and many paths through the woods, You can walk for 30 mins or 2/3 hours up to you. My dogs love it there. You can walk for miles in the woods and not see a sole, or play in the grass area which is about 40 acres on its own with lots of other… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedDevil's Dyke
Saddlescombe
West Sussex
- National Trust
- A legendary beauty spot
- on the South Downs
An historic beauty spot on the South Downs Way, named after the huge dry valley that carves its way through ridges of rolling chalk grassland. Don't miss Stunning views north to the Weald and south to the English Channel Great for bike rides, walking and flying a kite… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedHighdown Hill
Durrington
West Sussex
- Easy walk
- Just over 2 miles
- Lots of parking
Good gentle walk this one with lots of dogs for them to play with. Can get a bit windy though so wrap up warm. Great Views all from all directions. Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedHigh Salvington to Findon church and back
Worthing
West Sussex
- Nice walk of about an hour & 1/2
- Good views across to Cissbury
Nice walk of about an hour and three quarters (4.2 miles) with good views across to Cissbury and over Long Furlong, only one hill to climb, it's not too steep but seems to go on forever! In the woods up that hill you can hear Parakeets squawking, not sure how they came to be… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedCuckmere Valley
Cuckmere
East Sussex
- Dog walking in Cuckmere
- Fantastic views of the Seven Sisters
- Great walks to suit all abilities
Admire flower-rich chalk grassland and stunning views of the Cuckmere River as it meanders towards Cuckmere Haven and the white cliffs of the Seven Sisters Don't miss Fantastic views of the Seven Sisters and Cuckmere Valley A haven for wildlife, from over-wintering… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedEartham Woods
Eartham
West Sussex
- 3 miles
- Not too many steep hills
- Lots of parking
This is a lovely walk with not too many steep hills and easy to follow paths through woodland. Not too much mud either. Loads of parking as well. Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedChanctonbury Ring
Washington
West Sussex
- Fantastic Views
- 8 miles round trip
- A good 3 hour walk
- Easy routes to follow
- Good paths
- Lots of places to sit & admire the views
This is a fantastic walk, especially on a lovely sunny day. We walked this on a sunny Sunday with Harvey & Kara they loved it, loads of open lush, green fields for them to run around like crazy in, fantastic paths to follow, no chance of getting lost & the most amazing views… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedCissbury Ring long way round
Findon Valley
West Sussex
- 4 and 1/2 mile round trip
- takes about 2 hours
This is a great detour from the Ring if you have another hour to spare. Be careful when you get to the down hill chalky areas as it can get very slippery. Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedCissbury Ring
Findon Valley
West Sussex
- Great views
- 2 mile round trip
- Takes about 1 hour
This is a really nice walk and only takes about 1 hour to go round or a lot longer if you sit around and admire the amazing views, the sun sets are especially good... Our Harvey loves chasing the rabbits in the early morning. Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedThe Gallops
Findon
West Sussex
- Large stretch of grass
- Good place to meet other dogs
- Car park
- Lots of poo bins
The Gallops are a large stretch of grass, great for dogs to run, play and meet others. There is a large car park on the Bost Hill road, always space to park. The Gallops can take about half an hour to walk round, if you want longer then continue along the path at the opposite… Read more
♡ Favourite♥ SavedMile Oak Farm and Southwick Hill
Mile Oak
East Sussex
- This dog walk is about 3.75 miles
- Really popular with dog walkers
This is a great walk starting off at Mile Oak Farm using the track to meander amongst fields before heading up on the South Downs Way towards Southwick Hill. It's usually possible to park at the farm or on Mile Oak Road before you reach the farm. On it's own the walk is about… Read more
