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Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest
ModerateOff-lead sections

Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest

Goudhurst, Kent ·

Quick answer

Dogs are allowed off lead in the wider forest at Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest near Goudhurst, but must be kept on a lead in the car park, National Pinetum and play areas, per Forestry England. Paid parking is required.

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Distance

3 miles

Moderate

Difficulty

🐾

Off-lead

Yes

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Stiles

None

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Parking

Available

About this walk

A large Forestry England site combining the National Pinetum's collection of conifers with extensive working forest, cycle trails and a lake. Dogs must be kept on a lead in the car park, the National Pinetum itself and the play areas, but well-behaved dogs may roam off lead in the wider forest, away from mountain bike singletrack. Paid parking applies, and litter bins are only near the visitor centre.

Terrain

Woodland/Forest

🅿️ Parking

Paid on-site parking; Forestry England pay and display, Blue Badge concessions may apply.

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