Bedgebury Forest rides
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Soak up the atmosphere of one of Britain's most popular areas of
woodland as you ride around Bedgebury Forest. Bedgebury has a good
network of toll rides and public bridleways, making it ideal for
riders of all abilities.
The 2,000 acre forest is a famous conservation site and riders
can enjoy the surroundings of impressive trees and wildflowers, as
well as some of Britain's rare wildlife.
With 12km of
riding tracks and a trail map, Bedgebury provides an excellent
riding experience. Horse riders with TROT (Toll Rides Off-Road Trust)
permits will find way-marked trails linking to other existing
bridleways, creating a network of horse-friendly routes around the
forest.
Having worked up a healthy appetite amongst the trees, visit
Bedgebury Pantry for a delicious range of freshly-made sandwiches,
baguettes, bagels and cakes.
With a collection of more than 10,000 tree specimens growing in
320 acres, the adjoining Bedgebury National
Pinetum includes many rare, historically important and
endangered trees.
The pinetum has Britain's tallest cypress, at over 135ft tall
and can claim the tallest tree in the county, 'The Old Man of
Kent', which is a giant silver fir measuring 165ft.
Secure parking is available for TROT members. For more
information, contact the Toll Rides (Off-Road) Trust on 01622
735599.
Postcode starting point: TN17 2SJ (Bedgebury
visitors centre).
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