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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Please note booking closes at 6pm the evening before each meet.

OPENING MEET 2026

Sunday 18th October

Iden Park, Church Lane, Iden near Rye

as guests of Mr Glenn Wassall and Mr Neven Znaor
 

TIME: BE READY AND MOUNTED BY 11.30AM to allow time to hack to the meet.

PARKING W3W: https://w3w.co/shampoo.brains.licks (Please note we will not be meeting at the Pack House OR the meet)

TURNOUT: It’s our Opening Meet, so let’s make it a smart one! Horses plaited, everyone clean, tidy and turned out to perfection, in black or navy jackets and with long hair secured in hairnets.

Beautiful surroundings in the grounds of a stunning Victorian rectory, fabulous hospitality from our generous hosts and a fantastic day out with the Coakhams - what better way to kick off the season?!  Master Alex has planned a brilliant route of four hunts on old turf, through orchards and along grassy river banks.  There will be plenty of optional hunt jumps and hurdles for those who fancy a challenge, but easy to get around for non-jumpers!  However, given the ground conditions we will have to give the hedges a miss this time.

BOOKING CLOSES AT 6PM ON SATURDAY - OR EARLIER IF WE’RE FULL! Places are first come, first served, so book early to avoid disappointment. Please don’t leave it until the last minute!

ADVANCE NOTICE - HALF TERM CHILDREN’S MEET

Wednesday 28th October

Mountfield Park Farm,

Mountfield, Robertsbridge TN32 5LE

TIME: 12 noon — mounted & ready

We know Half Term is very busy, so we are giving you plenty of notice to get booked in for our fabulous Children's Meet.  We have had lots of enquiries about hunting for children, so this is your opportunity to get your little (and not so little) ones out on a day specifically tailored for them.
 

Although it is a Children's Meet, adults are still welcome but the children go first!

Perfect for first-timers, teenagers, little ones on lead reins and everyone in between.  Lovely countryside and optional jumping (ground permitting). We will have two field masters - one to lead the keen riders over the jumps and another to lead the non-jumpers around them!

Book in on the link below - booking closes 6pm Tuesday 27th October, or earlier if full.  It is first come, first served so book early to avoid disappointment.

The Coakham Bloodhounds Murder Mystery Night

Saturday 31st October,

Bilsington Priory, bar opens at 6.45pm.

A 1920’s themed party, with welcome canapes and a cocktail, followed by a 3 course meal.  A night of frivolity and celebration, which may end in drama and tragedy (possibly tragic acting). Come join in the fun as a certain renowned detective unravels the mysterious goings on and exposes our Coakham key players. Can you help work out who dunnit?