In Chichester and the surrounding areas, you’ll find a whole range of places to explore with your dog. From challenging ascents for outstanding views to walks which offer more even, flat terrain. Outside the city centre, West Dean Gardens and Weald & Downland Living Museum dogs on short leads are warmly welcomed. Guide, Therapy and Assistance Dogs are welcome in Chichester Cathedral. Many of the city’s cafes, pubs and restaurants accept dogs too.

10 Memories to make with your family in Sussex

If you’re looking for family friendly things to do, whether it be for half-term, wet weekends or family holidays, Sussex has it all. From toddler friendly days out, to activities to engage the most reluctant of teens, we have something to enlighten all the family.

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Amberley Museum

Travel back in time and experience the South’s industrial and rural heritage for a unique day out in West Sussex. With over 40 different exhibits to discover, from transport to industry to communications there is something for all ages and…

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Centurion Way easy access
Centurion Way Cycle Route & Easy Access Trail

Explore a 9km flat route along the route of the former Chichester to Midhurst Railway line which finishes at West Dean.

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Chichester Canal

Chichester Ship Canal – Chichester’s secret waterway, where you can enjoy boat trips, watersports or walks to the coast or into the countryside.

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Chichester Harbour walks- No.7
Chichester Harbour Walks No. 7- Northney Explorer

Having crossed the busy bridge onto Hayling Island you soon reach the tranquillity of Northney. The 12th Century church with its pretty churchyard makes a pleasant midway resting spot before continuing through farmland for a short stretch along the shoreline.

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Compton Circular Walk

Compton Circular Walk   We are grateful to 10Adventures.com for permission to feature this circular walk which takes in some of the glorious Sussex countryside.   Begin the walk at Compton Village Stores and Tea Room (PO18 9HA) where some…

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Great Sussex dog walks

If Britain is a nation of dog lovers then Sussex is undoubtedly the county of dog lovers.

It will come as no surprise then, that the Chichester District – or the Great Sussex Way as we’re known – is home to some of the best dog walks in the country. Come and explore what’s on offer.

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Kingley Vale Trail

The reserve contains one of the finest yew forests in western Europe, including a grove of ancient trees which are among the oldest living things in Britain. Main habitats: Yew woodland and lowland chalk grassland County: West Sussex Why visit:…

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Oaklands Park: Chichester’s Sports Park
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Priory Park: Chichester’s Community Hub
Priory Park: Chichester’s Community Hub

Looking for down time with a spot of sightseeing? Priory park is the place to go. In the North-East quadrant of the City Centre, Priory Park is home to three scheduled monuments; the Roman city walls, The Guildhall – a…

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Salterns Way
Salterns Way

The Salterns Way footpath and cycle path is a 19 kilometre long cycle path which runs from the centre of Chichester to the lovely sandy beach at West Wittering. For much of its route, Salterns Way runs along safe and…

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The Trundle walk

The Trundle (or St Roche’s Hill to give it its official name) is located near Chichester and can be accessed using these South Downs National Park walking trails from Lavant, West Dean or Singleton. The name The Trundle comes from…

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Walks near Amberley
Walks near Amberley

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the South Downs National Park with this route around Amberley – a picturesque village with many old buildings, thatched cottages, and a castle which is now a hotel.

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A view of the pond at Weald & Downland Living Museum
Weald & Downland Living Museum

Come and explore a fascinating collection of rescued rural buildings set in a beautiful 40-acre site within the South Downs National Park. Discover the stories of the people who lived and worked in them over a 1,000-year period ­ from…

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West Dean Gardens

Creatively inspired by its rich heritage and South Downs setting, West Dean gardens are a great day out all year round

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Windmill Trail to Halnaker Windmill
Windmill Trail to Halnaker Windmill

A popular walk close to Chichester, West Sussex – the Windmill Trail to the Halnaker Windmill from the village of Boxgrove

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