Can I take my dog to Ashdown Forest?


Can I take my dog to Ashdown Forest? Well behaved dogs ARE welcome on the Forest. We ask however, that certain guidelines are followed. A Board of Conservators manages Ashdown Forest as a quiet, natural place for you to enjoy and also as a refuge for wildlife.


Is Ashdown Forest open access land?

Covering over 10 square miles, Ashdown Forest is one of the largest open access areas in Southeast England.


Can you walk around Ashdown Forest?

There are ten walks of 2-3 miles to choose from and, for the more adventurous hikers, there is a 14 mile circular route which visits the iconic Scots Pine clumps across the Forest. The walks leaflets and Forest map are available from the Forest Centre or can be downloaded HERE.