Woodland for sale

Dew Meadow is located just inside the South Downs National Park and is classified as a wetland meadow within the flood plain of the river Arun. The meadow is drained though a culvert under the embankment, which is controlled by a sluice which is automatically closed when water levels are high in the creek. The embankments protects the meadow from river flooding.

Included with the meadow is the creek, the boundary being on the far side.

Trees

There is the occasional willow tree along the embankment.

Wildlife

At times of winter flooding large numbers of waterfowl come in to enjoy the shallow water, an 'overflow' from the nearby Pulborough Brooks RSPB reserve.

Features

There is access to the river Arun and private fishing. The creek is actually a flood relief channel, water leaves the river Arun to the west of Dew Meadow and flows back into the river Arun about ½ mile downstream. These water meadows have a flood plain designation.

Access, tracks and footpaths

A key will be provided for the owners of Dew Meadow to the locked gate at the roadside, there is a full right of way in perpetuity along the top of the bank to Dew Meadow, this right of way is 5 metres wide. There is a similar right of way for the 2 adjoining meadows to the west.

Rights and covenants

There are private fishing rights to the creek which adjoins the river Arun where one would expect the same fish as found in the river. This extends to about 78 metres of bank. The creek is about 13 metres wide, depending on the state of the tide and river flow. The neighbouring owners downstream have a right to navigation along this (small boats and paddleboards) but no rights to fish here.

As is the case for all our meadows, the purchaser will be asked to enter into a covenant which serves to protect the peace and quiet of the meadow.

Activities

There is potential for fishing, boating and paddle boarding

Fishing, see a previous report from 2005 by RMC. It can be downloaded here RMC, and also see these websites for fishing info, Pulborough Angling Soc, Calpac and Fishe net.

For paddle boarding is also a possibility.

Local area and history

The name Pulborough comes from Saxon English, hill by the pool (pool being tidal creek or stream).