Clapham Wood
These mysterious woods are located in the Arun District of West Sussex, next to the village of Clapham. The woods are most well known for paranormal activity including several UFO sightings. They also have some nice public footpaths to follow through the woods. The woods are surrounded by some lovely Sussex countryside and have bluebells growing in the spring. There's parking available at the south western corner of the woods.
Postcode
BN13 3XR - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsClapham Wood Ordnance Survey Map 
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Clapham Wood Open Street Map 
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Dog Walking
As you'd expect the woodland trails make for a nice dog walk so you'll probably see other owners on your visit.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
To continue your walking in the area try the circular Worthing Walk. It visits the Iron Age fort at Cissbury Ring before heading across the South Downs to the 11th century ruins of Bramber Castle. Also near the wood is the fort at Chanctonbury Ring.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Sussex Walks and South Downs Walks pages.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Clearing in Clapham Wood. A public footpath can be seen running to the left of the fence. The clearing is large yet seems not to be marked on the OS 50,000 and 25,000 scale maps. It is used as pasture, mostly sheep, some cattle.
Grub Ride, Clapham Wood. A public footpath crosses Grub Ride at this point; it runs on the left between the signpost and the nearest young oak tree. The oaks were planted in memory of Bert Searle, a woodman well-known locally. Taken in June, this photograph may be compared with 740765 just three months earlier. Bert Searle's memorial plaque is now almost hidden by undergrowth.
The woods viewed from a footpath that links Longfurlong with another running along the hedge in the centre and looking towards the edge of the woods perched on top of the hill.
