Freedown Rides

Ride summary:

Between Kingsdown and St Margaret's at Cliffe on the Kent coast, savour excellent views of undulating chalk downland and impressive coastline along bridleways, byways and quiet lanes routes, all nestled within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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	Ordnance Survey Explorer map 138 covers this route. This is available from the Ordnance Survey shop.
	Limited pay parking is available for horseboxes and trailers at Owl House Stables in St Margaret's-at-Cliffe. If you wish to park your box or trailer at this site, please contact them on 01304 852035 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 south east and adjacent to Kingsdown Road.

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About the area:

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 routes pass close to Walmer Castle, 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, the castle is home to a collection of memorabilia from the Duke of Wellington.

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For further information about horse riding in Kent, download the Ride Kent Guide (PDF, 3.5MB).