Meeting Time & Location: Ten Acres Shop, Friday 10th July,11.00am
Walk Departure Time: 11.15am
Approximate Length of Walk: 2 hour 30 mins
Wine Flight: 1.45pm at Ten Acres, at The Mount Vineyard
Included in Package: Guided Walking Tour, MV Wine Flight: two still, two sparkling
Did you know that it’s not just grapes that love the chalk soil found in this part of Kent? Nearby Castle Farm is the largest lavender farm in the UK where a 110 acre of purple flowers are grown each year.
Join local guide Sarah Moon, North Downs Way Ambassador and National Landscape Manager for the Kent Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, on a circular walk to the lavender fields through the Darent Valley.
Your route begins with us here at The Mount Vineyard at our Ten Acres Shop (where you can purchase a coffee before you head off if desired). You will head north out of the village taking a lesser known route along the valley towards Castle Farm. You will soon reach the lavender fields and will continue walking alongside them until reaching the farm. There will be plenty of opportunities for photos and a chance to visit the Farm Shop should you wish! You’ll then head back towards Shoreham, this time following the Darent Valley path alongside the river before arriving back at The Mount Vineyard, where your wine flight awaits you.
Sarah has lived in the area for over 15 years & is passionate about nature & its positive impact on physical and mental wellbeing. Sarah works for the Kent Downs National Landscape, where she focuses on improving access to the countryside and helping more people discover and enjoy the local landscape.
Important Information: This route is fairly flat but could be uneven in places so appropriate footwear is required. We will still go ahead if it rains, so please bring waterproof clothing. There is little shade on this route so please bring a sun hat, sun screen and plenty of water.
Any other items ordered at The Mount Vineyard will need to be paid for separately, guests are welcome to book a table at the restaurant for lunch following your wine flight, if desired: Book - The Mount Vineyard : The Mount Vineyard
Over 18's only.
We regret dogs are not permitted on this experience due to the potential livestock meet and greets en route!
Please arrive by train or on foot due to limited parking availability.