Hunt in Pepper Wood

The Albrighton & Woodland held a News Years Day hunt, which included horses and hounds crossing land in our area and entering Pepper Wood, a member of the hunt group claiming that they have had landowners permission.

The Woodland Trust have not given any permission for the hunt to access their land (horses are permitted to use the bridal path), at the least two other landowners have said that they have not given permission, it is unknown whether other landowners have given consent or were aware that the hunt was taking place in the area.

Reports have been received from people visiting Pepper Wood being distressed when faced with a group of horse riders and a pack of hounds, and several people have reported a quad bike driving fast down the bridal path, the rider and his passenger, following the hunt.

The police have been made aware.

If you encountered the hunt in Pepper Wood, please report your sighting to enquiries@woodlandtrust.org.uk; any photos/videos you have would be appreciated.

If you felt threatened or intimidated, please share your experience by reporting to the police https://www.westmercia.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us-beta/contact-us/