Clean Boot Hunting In Kent & East Sussex

The Coakham Bloodhounds are one of the oldest Bloodhound packs in the UK, and they hunt over a wide area in Kent and Sussex, with occasional forays into Essex. The  Coakham have been hunting "the clean boot" 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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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Annual General Meeting of the Coakham Bloodhounds will be held on Tuesday 21st April 

at Brightling Village Hall, Brightling, East Sussex TN32 5HH 

https://what3words.com/glares.suave.carpets 

The meeting will commence at 7.00 p.m. sharp.

Members and Subscribers must advise the Secretary in writing of any business to be moved at the AGM at least 14 days prior to the meeting.  The final agenda will be posted on this website on Wednesday 10th April.  Please advise the Honorary Secretary of your intention to attend by making an entry at: 

https://form.jotform.com/260793877747377  

If you cannot attend in person a voting form can be supplied to you electronically by Docusign.

Please note: A Member is someone who has been awarded the Hunt Button by the Joint Masters. A Subscriber is an individual who has paid a full subscription for the season 2025/2026.

FORTHCOMING MEETS

Folkington

Sunday 22nd March

Folkington Manor Farm

By kind permission of the Wootton Manor Estate

(Important note: we will NOT be at the big house, so no need to plait.)

Time: 12 noon

W3W: the entry off the road is https://w3w.co///fingernails.forms.answer

Parking and meet is https://w3w.co///lend.scarf.payer

A fabulous day on the superb galloping turf of the South Downs with varied jumping, steep hills and breathtaking views at the top. All jumps are optional (if you don’t mind doing a gate).

Don’t forget to bring a mug for a hot drink after hunting and something sweet or savoury to share at tea.

Booking link below:

Plumpton

Sunday 29th March
Plumpton College, Ditchling Road, Plumpton BN7 3AE. 
By kind permission of Plumpton College and David Robinson.  

Time: 12 noon
W3W: https://w3w.co/offices.throwaway.tanks
Parking: Please go to the farm entrance for the college NOT the main entrance, and please park where directed.

Although we’ve been lucky enough to enjoy some welcome spring sunshine, the ground in low-lying areas remains too wet to hunt on. To ensure the best possible conditions, we’ve moved this meet to the well-drained downland turf around Plumpton - perfect for a fantastic day out.

This is a jumping meet, so all riders must be confident jumping 90cm boundary fences. Riders can can look forward to an exhilarating day with a superb variety of traditional hunt timber, as well as breathtaking views from the top of the Downs.

We’ll finish with tea back at the horsebox parking, so please bring along something sweet or savoury to share, and don’t forget your mug for a well-earned hot drink.

Please book in on the App or the booking link below:

SAVE THE DATE

Spring Ride - Bank Holiday Monday 4th May 2026

Long and short routes

Optional jumping

Booking opens early April