Horse riding at King's Wood
Horse riding at King's Wood
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)
We are currently reviewing how to manage de-boxing access, as it involves bringing vehicles beyond forest barriers. Due to a high volume of interest, we have temporarily paused all applications while we put a new system in place. Updates will be posted here when applications reopen.
Riders with an Expired TROT Permit
If you previously held a TROT permit for Hemsted Forest — even if it has expired — you may continue to use the de-boxing facility for now. Please ensure your old TROT permit is clearly displayed in your vehicle when parked onsite. There is no need to wear a TROT hatband while riding.
New Riders
We are not currently accepting new applications for access to the de-boxing area. Please check back here for updates once applications reopen.
For more information on our facilities, opening times and contact details, please see our visitor information.
Activity information
King's Wood, White Hill, Challock, Kent, TN25 4AR
This is a shared trail, please be aware of other forest users.
Parking
TROT membership also includes exclusive horse box parking. Members will get access codes to reach these deboxing areas. No horsebox parking is permitted in our car parks.
Trail Length
There are 7.56 miles of trails to follow.