Houghton Forest

Visitor information

Opening hours

Houghton Forest is open 365 days a year, dawn until dusk.

How to find us

Houghton Forest is located approximately three miles north of Arundel.

Houghton Forest, Arundel

Sat Nav Postcode: BN18 0NL

OS Grid Ref

SU990113

Get directions

50.892709, -0.59375939

Parking and prices

Parking is available at the Whiteways Countryside car park, just off the A29 at the south eastern end of the forest.

Additional information

Number of accessible parking spaces: 0

There are no designated accessible parking spaces at this forest, have you seen our Easy Access trails page?

Contact details

Landline Number

0300 067 4600

E-Mail Address

southern.enquiries@forestryengland.uk

Houghton Forest

Explore the sights and sounds of Houghton Forest today

A treasured part of the South Downs, Houghton Forest is located north of Arundel.

Explore Houghton Forest on foot or bring your bike for a woodland ride!

Forestry update

Forestry England’s contractors have completed removing ash trees that were dead and dying from ash dieback. Sadly, there’s nothing that can be done to reduce this threat, other than to remove affected trees, to ensure public safety, as the trees had become unstable. Ash dieback was first discovered in the UK in 2012 and evidence suggests that it could lead to the loss of around 60 -180 million ash trees across the UK. By taking action where we find the disease, we can help to manage it and reduce its impact.

Where the machinery has been, some tracks have been damaged, but repairs will take place as soon as the ground conditions improve. We would like to thank the local community for their understanding.

At a glance

Walking
Cycling and mountain biking
Dogs welcome

Things to do

Cycling at Houghton Forest

Cycling is a fantastic way to explore Houghton Forest and soak up the beautiful scenery.

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Walking at Houghton Wood

Walking in the woodland is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful landscapes.

Houghton Forest has a range of paths that run through the woodland.

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Nearby forests

Rogate Woods

The area on Combe Hill has a dedicated bike park, which is open to mountain bikers, please visit this website for more information and to book in advance.

The woodland offers a network of open paths and countryside views that local people can explore on foot.

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West Harting Down

Located within the South Downs National Park, West Harting down offers a network of paths and trails, making it very popular with dog walkers and horse-riders.

The higher ground in the north of West Harting Down provides significant views out to the Solent and the Isle of Wight.

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Wood white butterfly perched on a purple flower

Frillinghurst Wood

Nestled snugly into the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, about 3km north-east of Haslemere, Frillinghurst Woods provides a pocket of peace for you to escape your everyday. Head out on the circular path for a reflective walk and make sure to keep your eyes peeled for the range of wildlife that call the wood home.

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Havant Thicket

Temporary car park closure

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