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Eartham Wood


(Average user rating5 unrated 4.4/5)

About Eartham Wood

An attractive beech woodland on the edge of the South Downs, with a small gravel car park and picnic site. A network of gravel roads and hard tracks provides easy walking all year round.

How to get there:

Chichester is the nearest town or village.

Eartham Wood is just east of the A285 between Chichester and Petworth. From Chichester take the second right turn to Eartham, the wood entrance and car park are on the left after 400 metres.

OS Grid Reference: SU939106
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Start your visit from:

Eartham Wood car park
Beech trees

Facilities:

Parking

Activities:

WalkingHorse Riding
walking

There is informal access on foot throughout Eartham Wood. Most tracks and gravel roads are passable all year round. Stout footwear is recommended in wet weather.
horse riding

Horse riding is only permitted on the bridleways, which are clearly marked.

Contact:

Recreation Officer
01420 520212
e-mail: kathleen.calver@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

3 Stars 3 Stars

I love the woods, but there are no dog poo bins; Some off-lead dogs are not under control, and yesterday(Sun.) about 5pm there were teenagers on motor-scooters roaring up and down the paths. It ruined the peace.Maybe a sign or two and a dog poo bin?! People just don't want to carry poo home in the car!!

Mrs Gray, 16/Apr/2012
5 Stars 5 Stars

Beautiful woodland but I agree strongly about the UNSILENCED MOTORBIKES not only a hazard to walkers and dogs/children but also disturbing the wildlife, such as mice, buzzards, owls and deer, all of which we have seen (when the bikes weren't around).

Norcivap, 11/Mar/2012
5 Stars 5 Stars

Would really appreciate a map of the main paths!

Anonymous, 13/Feb/2012
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What's of interest

Stane Street, a Roman road, runs through the wood north to south. Roe and Fallow deer are present in the wood. Butterflies can also be seen flying in the late spring and summer.