Looking for the best places to walk your dog on the South Downs? Then this is the book for you. This collection of 20 tried-and-tested circular walks has been written specifically for dogs and their owners, allowing for maximum off-lead time.

With its ancient woodland, river valleys and rolling hillsides, the South Downs, spanning the southern coastal counties of Hampshire and Sussex, is a dog-walker’s delight.

These routes, covering the west and central part of the South Downs National Park, will allow you to explore somewhere new, safe in the knowledge that the surroundings will be suitable for your dog.

Explore the area’s extensive footpaths and tracks including parts of the famous Pilgrims’ Way, Wayfarer’s Walk and the Serpent Trail, and take in the glorious views from Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Black Down, the area’s highest point. Your dog will also love the freedom of the woodland around Flexham Park, Chapel Common and Eartham Wood.

All the walks include details of:

Distance and terrain
Details of livestock and stiles
Recommended dog-friendly pubs and cafés
Numbered route directions
Points of interest along the way
Contact details for the nearest vets
A5 (softcover) 96 pages

Author: Tracey Gower

ISBN 9781846743689