Horse riding at Hemsted Forest

Hemsted Forest offers equestrians a chance to ride off the bridleway on gravel tracks to explore almost 400 hectares of woodland. 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-only parking facility at Hemsted Forest. 

With your pass, you’ll enjoy:

  • hassle-free parking in secure, equestrian-dedicated areas.
  • year-round riding access to some of the finest forest trails in the South East, including Hemsted Forest, Bedgebury Forest and King’s Wood.
For more information and to buy your pass

Activity information

Hemsted Forest, Benenden, Cranbrook, TN17 4AN
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The trails are on gravel tracks and public bridleway. The routes are shared use with other forest users.
Location
Help us protect the forest by staying on the designated horse riding trails shown on the downloadable map below.