West Harting Down

Visitor information

Discover great walks and views at West Harting Down, near Chichester

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.

At a glance

Walking trails
Dogs welcome
Horse riding
Canopy of trees from below against a blue sky

How we’re protecting West Harting Down

We’re planning for large-scale felling in West Harting Down to remove all the Norway spruce trees that are under threat of attack by the destructive eight-toothed spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus).
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Things to do

Walking at West Harting Down

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

West Harting Down has a range of paths that run through the woodland. 

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Nearby forests

family enjoying the woodlands

Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Discover endless family fun in the great outdoors at Queen Elizabeth Country Park.

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Woman and dog looking out over field

Havant Thicket

Located north of Havant, near the stunning South Downs landscape, Havant Thicket is home to some impressive trees. The mixture of old and young trees provides a variety of habitats...

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Solo mountain biker in a forest

Rogate Woods

Known locally as Tullecombe, Rogate Woods is located in the heart of The South Downs and is a woodland of mixed ages, habitats and things to do. The woodland offers a network of...

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Mixed woodland on a sunny day

Creech Wood

A mosaic of woodland with historic interest walks, come and explore Creech Wood. Located west of Waterlooville within the stunning South Downs landscape, Creech Wood is home to ...

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