Cambridge University Draghounds

Main Contacts

Joint Masters

Charlotte Davis,
Magdalene College, Cambridge.
07989 947 861

Kate Read,
Jesus College,
Cambridge. 07875 413 483

Samuel Colvin,
Clare College,
Cambridge. 07801 160 713

masters@cudh.net

Huntsman
Bruce Langley-McKim. 07970 522 860

huntsman@cudh.net

 

Draghounds  

Website 

Description of Country
The country overlies that of the Belvior, Cambridgeshire, Puckeridge, East Sussex, Grafton, Fitzwilliam, Fernie, Quorn, West Norfolk and Woodland Pytchley. The lines are up to 10 miles long with 1 or 2 'checks'. Obstacles vary according to where the meet is held and include hedges, timber and ditches.      

History
The hunt dates back to 1855 with kennels at Cherry Hinton. It was in existence until 1938 and was restarted in 1946. The hounds are the property of the Masters.  

Year Founded : 1855  

No of Masters : 3  

Type of Hound : English Foxhound  

Number : 18  

Days Hunted per Season : 30  

Days Hunted per Week : 1  

Average Field Number : 30  

Average Foot Followers : 20  

Cap: £30, or £10 for students.

Point-to-point certificates: £200.

Meet Card: see WEBSITE

Photos courtesy of Rob Howden