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 

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The meeting will commence at 7.00 p.m. sharp

Only Members and Subscribers may attend the meeting

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 8th 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

Hole Park

Sunday 12th April

Hole Park, Rolvenden, TN17 4JA 

Time: 12 noon

This meet on the historic Hole Park estate is always a Coakham favourite and is likely to get booked up quickly.  Full details to follow once Masters have walked country on Thursday.

Please bring along something sweet or savoury to share at tea and don’t forget your mug for a well-earned hot drink.
 
Book in via the App or the booking link below:

Closing Meet

Bilsington Priory

Sunday 19th April

Time: 12 noon

Join us for our final meet of the season at the beautiful Bilsington Priory.  Full details to follow once Masters have walked country.

FULLY BOOKED

Spring Ride - Bank Holiday Monday 4th May 2026

Raising funds for the Coakham Bloodhounds & the Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex

Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to ride through stunning countryside and beautiful orchards, with optional jumping (ground conditions permitting).  You can go solo, ride in pairs, or come as a group.

Spaces are limited and this one always sells out fast, so get booked in now to guarantee your slot: