Horse riding at Bedgebury
If horse riding is for you, as well as 8 miles of bridleways, Bedgebury also has 7 miles of lovely waymarked trails that from May 2025 will be available to ride without requiring any permit from Forestry England or TROT.
De-boxing
We are reviewing how to administer the de-boxing facilities as accessing them requires bringing vehicles beyond forest barriers on our land. Until a system is in place, please follow the guidance below from May 2025. We will notify users when the new system is available.
Current TROT members
If you currently have a TROT permit to access the de-boxing facility at Bedgebury Forest, you may continue to do so beyond May 2025. You must continue to show your TROT permit in your vehicle when parked onsite. There is no requirement to wear the TROT hatband when riding through the forest.
Non-TROT members
If you do not currently have a TROT permit to access the de-boxing facility at Bedgebury Forest, you must apply for permission to do so. A link to the online applications will appear here in April 2025.
For more information on our facilities, opening times and contact details, please see our visitor information.
Trail information
Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, Lady Oak Lane, Goudhurst, TN17 2SJ
Horse riding is only permitted away from public bridleways with a valid TROT membership. From May 2025 riding is permitted on these areas without a TROT permit.
Is this activity for you?
The trails follow a mixture of surfaced and un-surfaced tracks.
Parking
Box parking is available at Bedgebury.
Trail Length
Varies