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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A beautiful guided ride from the stunning Bilsington Priory near Ashford, Kent.  Plus lunch if you wish (or … just come for lunch!)  This will be a gentle guided ride for all through beautiful private countryside, plus a shorter route for lead-rein ponies and anyone else wanting a shorter ride.
 
Just ride £30 (under 16’s £25)
Ride & lunch £50 (under 16’s £40)
Just lunch £25 (under 16’s £15)
 
This is a fundraiser for the new Coakham kennels and we will bring some of our young hounds to meet and greet afterwards. Please support us and enjoy a fabulous day in the process. Huge thank you to Bilsington Priory for offering us their stunning house and grounds.  Booking via the Coakham App or the following link:

COAKHAM BLOODHOUNDS SUMMER RIDE

27TH JULY 2025

at Underriver, Sevenoaks, Kent

 

This is a similar format to the Spring Ride, with allocated time slots every 30 minutes.  Ride as individuals, pairs or as a group of friends. There will be long and short routes, optional jumping (subject to ground conditions) and a complimentary Pimms stop halfway around.  At the finish, there will be complimentary sandwiches, cake and a glass of fizz to enjoy with your fellow riders.

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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