Horse riding at Friston Forest
Horse riding at Friston Forest
Friston Forest offers some of the best riding in the south of England; with a wealth of trails and connections to the South Downs.
Equestrians may ride off the bridleway on gravel tracks only throughout King's Wood. No permit is required from Forestry England or TROT.
De-boxing (Horsebox parking)
You can now purchase an Equestrian Parking Pass to access the designated equestrian parking bay at Friston Forest.
With your pass, you’ll enjoy:
- hassle-free parking in a designated parking area.
- year-round riding access to some of the finest forest trails in the South East, including Bedgebury Forest, King's Wood, Hemsted Forest, Clowes Wood, Friston Forest and Battle Great Wood.
Activity information
Friston Forest, Old Willingdon Road, East Dean, Eastbourne, BN20 0AT
Parking
De-boxing should only be carried out in the equestrian-only area linked to the Forestry England equestrian parking pass.
Is this activity for you?
The trails follow gravel tracks. The routes are shared use with other forest users.