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South Downs dog walks

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10 Snippets from ‘The South Downs – A Dog Walker’s Guide’ As well as the beautiful chalk grassland and forestry of the Downs, the walks here cover open farmland, wooded hangers, and important heathland. The routes often follow the course of long-distance national paths. The Angmering Park Estate extends to around 6,750 acres, with a stud farm at its centre. The recommended dog walk here covers 5 miles from Angmering Park to Patching Hill. Visit in spring if you want to see the carpet of bluebells that covers much of the woodland floor. You will also get a chance to admire the panoramic view from the grassland at the top of Patching Hill. Dogs with good recall can be off lead for nearly all of the walk. Flexham Park is a privately owned, commercial coppiced woodland with the Serpent Trail running running through its middle. Either side of the trail is a network of forest tracks and paths which are open to the public. Dogs love this short 2-mile walk as they can run free all...
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The Best Places to Walk Your Dog on the South Downs

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The Best Places to Walk Your Dog on the South Downs Nothing beats getting in the car, heading into the countryside with your four-legged friend and finding a new place to explore. You’ll find no end of great places to walk your dog across the South Downs. Spanning the southern coastal counties of Hampshire and Sussex, this beautiful expanse of countryside packs in ancient woodland, river valleys and rolling hillsides. It covers 1,600 square kilometres, and features innumerable breathtaking views and hidden gems. It’s heaven for dogs. In fact, the area is so vast that the hard part can sometimes be choosing where to go for a walk. So how do you go about choosing the best dog walk for you and your loyal friend? It’s worth investing a few quid in a guidebook such as The South Downs – A Dog Walker’s Guide . This collection of tried-and-tested circular walks has been written specifically for dogs and their owners, allowing for maximum off-lead time. These dog-walking route...
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