Riding routes

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Riding a horse

All of the routes below are suitable for any horse ridden regularly.

If you wish to park your box or trailer at one of the named sites listed below, please telephone beforehand to make arrangements.

For a map view of all Kent's bridleways, use our interactive map.

 


 

Perry WoodsPerry Woods ride

Explore one of Kent’s most picturesque and appealing farming landscapes; nestling in the chalk slopes of the North Downs, an area of outstanding natural beauty in the heart of the Garden of England.

 



Riding through Bluebell HillBluebell Hill ride

Enjoy this attractive riding route on the North Downs, near Maidstone.

 

 


 

Riding through Alkham ValleyAlkham Valley ride

A beautiful riding route near Dover with plenty to see along the way.

 

 


 

Riding by Lower HardresLower Hardres ride

This route explores the stunning countryside close to Canterbury.

 

 


  

Riding through WyeWye and Crundale rides

This area offers 17 miles of riding routes that can be combined to make shorter circular routes.

 


 

Riding through Dry HillDry Hill rides

There are 15 miles of routes that can be combined to make shorter circular rides.

 


 

Riding through FreedownFreedown rides

Approximately 10 miles of riding routes near St Margaret's Bay.

 

 


 

Riding through Bedgebury ForestBedgebury Forest

Enjoy riding routes in and around the famous and beautiful Bedgebury Forest.

 

 

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