Lead the Way Sponsored Dog Walk with West Kent Mind
Event details
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Events at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
- Meet in the atrium at the Visitor Centre
Lead the Way sponsored dog walk
For many of us, dogs are more than just pets, they're loyal companions who bring comfort, joy, and emotional support in our everyday lives.
Join West Kent Mind for their first sponsored dog walk to celebrate that bond while making a real difference.
Every step you and your dog take will help raise vital funds to support the work of West Kent Mind, a local mental health charity.
What to expect
Join fellow dog walkers for a peaceful autumn stroll at dusk through the breathtaking National Pinetum. Walk at your own pace, soaking in the golden hues of the season and the tranquil beauty of the lakes and towering trees.
Come and be part of a community that understands the powerful role dogs play in supporting our health and happiness. Together, we can walk, wag, and fundraise for a cause that truly matters.
Essential information
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, TN17 2SJ
The event is organised by West Kent Mind.
Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.
How long? The course is 5km (two 2.5km circuits) so that you can take it at your own pace.
Vehicle admission? Reduced vehicle admission of £4 for ticket holders or free for Forestry England members.
Entry price:
£10 for individual entry and up to 2 dogs
£20 for a family - 1 adult and up to 3 accompanying adults or children and up to 2 dogs per group
£5 per additional child/adult - no dogs included in this entry
Prizes? Every dog will go home with a doggy bag, kindly provided by our sponsors. Plus, if your pup raises more than £25 before the event, they'll receive a special doggy bandana to wear with pride!
Accessibility? The path surface is compacted stone with some short sections of looser stone. There are benches approximately every 300m on the route. There are no steps or narrow gates. The walk uses a mostly level path with the following notable gradients: one 172m moderate (6%) uphill gradient, one 350m moderate (10%) downhill gradient, one 25m steep (16%) uphill gradient, and one 25m steep (12%) uphill gradient. There is a changing places toilet and an accessible toilet at the visitor centre.
Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.
How long? The course is 5km (two 2.5km circuits) so that you can take it at your own pace.
Vehicle admission? Reduced vehicle admission of £4 for ticket holders or free for Forestry England members.
Entry price:
£10 for individual entry and up to 2 dogs
£20 for a family - 1 adult and up to 3 accompanying adults or children and up to 2 dogs per group
£5 per additional child/adult - no dogs included in this entry
Prizes? Every dog will go home with a doggy bag, kindly provided by our sponsors. Plus, if your pup raises more than £25 before the event, they'll receive a special doggy bandana to wear with pride!
Accessibility? The path surface is compacted stone with some short sections of looser stone. There are benches approximately every 300m on the route. There are no steps or narrow gates. The walk uses a mostly level path with the following notable gradients: one 172m moderate (6%) uphill gradient, one 350m moderate (10%) downhill gradient, one 25m steep (16%) uphill gradient, and one 25m steep (12%) uphill gradient. There is a changing places toilet and an accessible toilet at the visitor centre.