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If your dog is aggressive or afraid of animals it should be kept on a lead until well clear of the herd. We've had one young bullock savaged by a dog recently who thought an inquisitive sniff was a threat.
MIDHURST IS THE INTERFACE BETWEEN TOWN AND COUNTRY The Castle Causeway is half a mile of rolled sandstone chippings which have mellowed to a soft yellow colour since they were laid two years ago. The Causeway is a treat to wander down - older people find it easy - and a well defined river-bank path - picture right - leads to the base of St Ann's Hill, the site of the original Midhurst Castle, now just a vestigial presence with majestic, old chestnut trees.
For those that have the time and inclination there are numerous other dog walks - see link to the Queen Elizabeth Oak Walk and Easebourne-Midhurst-Woolbeding Circular Walk Map below. One popular extension of the Circular Walk is to go to Easebourne over the Cowdray Estate road. The basic Circular Walk takes from 20 minutes to 35 minutes depending on dog sniffs, river paddling, chatting to other strollers, taking pictures and just relaxing in a totally wonderful riverine environment. Alternatively, dog owners are especially welcome at Comestibles Deli & Community Café - see picture below with MP Andrew Tyrie talking to Brendon Davies and sister Beverly - in Church Hill nearby - not open Sundays or Bank Holidays but open on weekdays until 5.0pm. Dogs, however, have to be tied up outside the deli or to woodwork at the off-licence opposite. (A Foyle's War film set in 2009). This is also the 'home' or meeting place for FRIENDS OF MIDHURST which has two large noticeboards loaded with notes on just about everything from local events to domestic services. Add you card if you want to advertise something; but it would be best to join the Group Facebook of Friends of Midhurst and become part of our UK and International diaspora of well-wishers. Click here.
PLEASE REFER to Doggy Days Out for a service to dog owners in Sussex; and to Dog Friendly Britain. Dogsey for Dog Lovers. K9 Capers Midhurst. Dogfriendly. [Midhurst Pages] [West Street] [Index] [South Pond History] [South Pond Spring Clean 1] [South Pond Spring Clean 2] [South Downs National Park] [Cowdray Castle] [Doggy Day Out] [Dog Walks] [Queen Elizabeth Oak Walk] [H.G.Wells Walk] [Midhurst Way] [Midhurst Way Directions] |
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The young and energetic have a stepped incline to traverse to get to the top of St Ann's hill; but older dog walkers and those with baby buggies have an easier trundle along the river bank to the Wharf. There is a gentle walk up through trees - see picture left - to St Ann's Hill meadow or an unattractive walk through a low level industrial area of Midhurst to the beauty of 
Just pass through the iron gates at the River Rother Bridge and turn left along the Cowdray Castle access road, bear right on the unsurfaced estate road after 200 yards. In summer you may see cricket in whites being played to the right. In winter, rugby almost beneath the Castle Walls. (The picture below shows the River Rother Bridge and Round House in the distance). After about 0.75 mile along the estate road you'll see the Cowdray Farm Shop & Café on the left - our nicknames are Food Emporium and Fortnums on Rother. Yes! Rather more than your usual farm shop! A wonderful stop-over for lunch, tea or coffee; and a severe temptation to pop next door for some treats to take home! Picture of the Cowdray Farm Shop right. Opening Times: Mon-Sat 9.0am-6.0pm, Sund 10am-4.0pm. Phone: 01730 815152 
Recommendation: switch off your mobiles and chill out! Have breakfast, lunch, tea or coffee at the Old Town Hall - 
The standard Circular Walk is also the route of THE MIDHURST TREASURE HUNT. Edition 2 starts at the entrance to the Spread Eagle Hotel with the first question: Where do you see marigolds in the sky? You may pick up your Treasure Hunt Questions from Frasers Menswear in North St or download a pdf file from Midhurst Pages (or Frasers Menswear website). 
