The Coakham Bloodhounds are one of the oldest Bloodhound packs in the UK, and they hunt over a wide area in Kent and Sussex. They have been hunting "the cleanboot" since they were founded in the 1970s. This means the hounds follow the natural scent of human runners who set off ahead of the pack - no other scent is used (whether animal or synthetic) and there is no killing involved - the runners just get licked at the end of each hunt.
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COAKHAM BLOODHOUNDS BEACH RIDE 2025
BOOKING NOW OPEN
Coakham Bloodhounds Spring Ride 2025
at Barons Grange, Iden, Rye, East Sussex
This ride has allocated half-hour segments, so you will aim to arrive approximately 20-30 minutes before your start time, and then you can enjoy the ride as an individual or as a group. If you are a solo rider wanting to ride with others, there are always friendly riders who don't mind you joining in with them.
COAKHAM BLOODHOUNDS SUMMER RIDE 2025
at Underriver, Sevenoaks, Kent
SAVE THE DATE: 27TH JULY
More details coming soon
Sponsor a Coakham Bloodhound
Actress and her friends are very hungry hounds! She is hoping one of her famous Coakham Supporters will sponsor her for the 2022-2023 season and significantly help towards her food bill.
Sponsorship is £250 and only one person/family can sponsor each hound - first come, first served.
View the hounds here, together with details of how to apply to sponsor: https://form.jotform.com/suzyfpress/coakham-bloodhounds
As a sponsor you will receive:
- A personalised and professionally printed Certificate of Appreciation, featuring your hound suitable for framing - photo by Nigel Goddard.
- An opportunity to visit the kennels to cuddle your hound.
- Bragging rights every time your hound is featured throughout the season.
- Free unlimited Hi-Res digital images of your hound throughout the season from ARW Photography.
- Entry into Sponsors Only prize draws throughout the season with a chance to win a full hunting subscription for the 2023-2024 season.
The Coakham Bloodhounds are one of the oldest Bloodhound packs in the UK, and they hunt over a wide area in Kent and Sussex. They hunt "the cleanboot" (ie the unadulterated human scent left by a man or woman running ahead of the pack). Hunting with a pack of bloodhounds is one of the least artificial method of hunting organised quarry, and, whereas a fox will run freely, a human quarry can make more effective use of the increasingly urbanised countryside. The hounds hunt by scent alone, unlike many other breeds of hounds that hunt by sight.
First Time Out?
Read our First Time Out Guide to help make your first hunt with the Coakham Bloodhounds both enjoyable and safe.
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