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Savour the excellent views of the undulating chalk
downland and the impressive coastline along these routes in the
Kent Downs
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (link opens in a new
window).
The journey takes you through beautiful farmland and over hills
near the villages of St Margaret's-at-Cliffe and Kingsdown. There
are many chalkland flowers to be seen along the bridleways, while a
variety of butterflies are found in the open grassland areas during
the summer months.
 The Freedown routes comprise five loops with
three access links, providing rides of up to 10 miles.
The ride passes close to
Walmer Castle (link opens in a new window),
which dates from the 16th century. The castle formed part of a line
of defence along the edge of the Downs. Now owned by
English Heritage (link opens in a new window),
the castle is home to a collection of memorabilia from the Duke of
Wellington.
Limited pay parking is available for horseboxes and trailers at
Owl House Stables in St Margaret's-at-Cliffe, tel: 01304 852035. If
you wish to park your box or trailer at this site please telephone
beforehand to make arrangements.
Some parking is also available at St Margaret's-at-Cliffe, in
lay-bys along the B2058, Station Road and B2058, Dover Road, and on
an area of land to the southeast and adjacent to Kingsdown
Road.
For further information about the Freedown rides, download the
Ride Kent guide.
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