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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ST HUBERT'S DAY

TUESDAY 3rd November

Montague, Hankham, East Sussex

by kind permission of the Hole family

Time: Mounted and ready by 12 noon

Parking: Available in both cattle yards

W3W: https://w3w.co/stacks.flips.smile 

We will be meeting on the TUESDAY (rather than the normal Wednesday) because it is St Hubert's Day.  St Hubert brought the ancestors of our hounds with him in 1066 when he arrived with William the Conqueror. There’s even a stained-glass window commemorating him in nearby Westham Church, which stands on the very site where they landed!

And what a day we have in store! Expect plenty of jumping opportunities, with optional hedges and timber rails to add a little extra excitement. Not keen on jumping? There are alternative routes, but please be prepared to tackle gates instead. Any gate you open MUST be properly shut behind you.

Afterwards, please bring something savoury or sweet to share at tea, along with your own mug for a well-earned hot drink.

Don't forget to book in via our App or the link below:

A JOINT MEET WITH THE HAMILTON BLOODHOUNDS

Sunday 8th November 2026

Hill Farm, Abridge, Essex

Time: 12 noon mounted and ready
W3W: ///wiser.valley.paying

This is an easy meet to get to - 4 miles off Junction 26 of the M25. All concrete parking, lots of space.

We're heading to Essex, and we're welcoming our friends from the Hamilton Bloodhounds along for the day! This is always a popular meet, and with good reason. Glorious Essex countryside, plenty of variety and a little something for everyone. Jumpers, non-jumpers, river crossings and a hedge or two for those feeling brave! A proper day out with hounds, horses and good company.

We will be kicking things off in true Coakham style with a glass of bubbles, OJ and some piping hot roast potatoes to fuel the adventures ahead.  And because no good hunting day should end without tea, our host will be providing something back at the meet.

A popular date in the calendar, and numbers may be limited, so don't hang about getting booked in!

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
As we gather for a wonderful day in the countryside, we'll also take a moment to remember those who gave so much. Please wear your poppy with pride and bring some change for our collection.

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