Supported by Martin Clunes, President of the BHS
ESKAEG is an affiliated BHS Access Group.
The East Sussex & Kent Equestrian Access Group opens up miles of beautiful woodland trails for horse riders across two counties. Purchase your access pass and explore the landscape on horseback.
Our group is currently free to all members — and we'd like to keep it that way!
Help fund us at no cost to you by using the Easyfundraising app when you shop online.
Supported by Martin Clunes, President of the BHS
ESKAEG is an affiliated BHS Access Group.
About the Group
The East Sussex & Kent Equestrian Access Group was founded by riders, for riders. We work directly with landowners across both counties to secure and maintain access to some of the most beautiful woodland bridleways in the South East.
All proceeds from donations to the group go directly to ongoing negotiation with landowners to expand the network and troubleshooting any issues or difficulties faced by our members when riding the routes.
Whether you're hacking through the High Weald, cantering along ancient drove roads, or exploring the edge of Ashdown Forest, our network gives you safe, legal, and well-maintained access.
Trail Network
East Sussex
A gentle circular route through open heathland and woodland edges, with sweeping views across the High Weald.
Kent
Wind through the ancient oaks and chestnuts of the Bedgebury estate, with shaded bridleways and good going underfoot.
East Sussex
Flat, open riding across historic marshland with wide skies and a distinctive character unlike anywhere else in the network.
Kent
A demanding but rewarding ridgeline route along ancient drove roads with panoramic views to the Thames Estuary on clear days.
Kent / Sussex Border
Ride the bridleways encircling the largest reservoir in the South East, through mixed woodland and farmland edges.
East Sussex
Sweeping forestry tracks through one of East Sussex's great woodland blocks, rich in history near the site of the famous battle.
Kent
A peaceful ride through mixed woodland in the heart of the Kent Weald, with wide forestry tracks and a quiet, secluded feel.
Kent
Ancient coppiced woodland near Challock with well-maintained forestry tracks, carpeted with bluebells in spring.
Kent
A lovely mixed woodland ride near Sittingbourne, with quiet tracks through oak and sweet chestnut in a peaceful setting.
East Sussex
A relaxed, scenic farm trail offering easy-going riding through East Sussex countryside, ideal for a gentle outing.
Getting Started
Here's a helpful guide to the different riding options available across East Sussex and Kent.
Riding on Forestry England land is now free however parking for horse lorries and trailers requires a permit. You can buy a permit here. Not all Forestry England sites have parking organised — more information is on their website.
Ashdown Forest has always been permit led with different payment options. Find out more and purchase your permit on their website.
TROT is still very much in operation providing various farmland and private landowners toll rides. Find out more on their website.
Public bridleways remain free to riders but dependent upon location you may find you need to access parking for some.
Your ESKAG Team continue to explore options and welcome any ideas or suggestions that can be put forward.
Membership
Our group is currently free to all our members and we'd like to keep things this way!
We function as your representative with landowners so you can get in touch with us with ideas or issues with access.
We promise to respond within the day so you know we've had your message.
Support the Group
To help fund the group, it would be great if you could install the Easyfundraising app on your phone and donate to the group.
There are over 7,000 organisations that participate — and it's completely free for you to use. Every time you shop online with a participating retailer, a small donation is automatically made to us at no cost to you.
Please sign up so your online shopping can support your off-road riding. Thank you!
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Search for and select East Sussex & Kent Equestrian Access Group
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It costs you nothing — the retailer makes the donation on your behalf
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Trail Locations
Our network spans East Sussex and Kent, from the High Weald and Ashdown Forest in the west to the North Downs and coastal paths in the east.
Contact Us
We're a small team of dedicated riders working hard to open up and maintain access to the best off-road riding in East Sussex and Kent. Get in touch with any of us directly.
Get In Touch
Have a question about the trails, membership, or anything else? Fill in the form below and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Legal
By purchasing any permits, making use of any facilities provided or when using bridleways publicised by the East Sussex & Kent Equestrian Access Group, you agree to the following terms:
All riders access the network entirely at their own risk. The East Sussex & Kent Equestrian Access Group, its volunteers, and the landowners whose land the bridleways cross accept no liability whatsoever for any injury, loss, or damage — whether to person, horse, or property — arising from use of the network.
All riders must hold valid third party liability insurance before accessing any trail. We strongly recommend membership of the British Horse Society (BHS) or British Riding Clubs (BRC), both of which include third party liability cover. Proof of insurance may be requested at any time.
Horse riding is a recognised high-risk activity. Riders acknowledge that ground conditions, fallen trees, wildlife, and other hazards may be present on the trails at any time. It is the rider's responsibility to assess conditions and ride within their ability.
Riders must behave respectfully on all land. Any damage noticed or caused to fences, gates, crops, or property must be reported immediately. Riders are required to remove all horse droppings and litter from the parking area and take them away when they leave. Misuse of the network, failure to comply with these requirements, or repeated disregard for landowner relations may result in access being withdrawn without refund.
