Vineyard, Orchard and Woodland Walk at Balfour Winery - Heart of Kent Walking Festival 2025

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Experience the beauty of Hush Heath Estate, the home of Balfour Winery, and explore the vines, orchards and woodland and see and learn about the flora and fauna of the site with this guided tour as part of the Heart of Kent Walking Festival 2025.

Hush Heath Estate is the home of Balfour Winery, one of the largest and most well-respected wineries in England.

This beautiful private Tudor Estate in the heart of Kent comprises 400-acres of manicured vineyards, apple orchards, wildflower meadows and ancient oak woodland. Sustainability and conservation are of paramount importance and reflected in the practices used across the Estate. The walking route will take you between the vines, through the orchards and under the dappled shade of the woodland.

Hush Heath Estate is a living, breathing showcase of some of Kent’s finest flora and fauna. Barn owls, fallow deer and buzzards amongst other indigenous insects and animals have all made their home in the ancient oak woodlands and wildflower meadows on the Estate. A private estate with no public footpaths, we welcome guests to come and experience the beauty and views and spectacular scenery on a very special walk.

 

Walk Leader: Lindy Hayton

Distance: Approx 2 miles

Walk Duration: 1 hour

Walk Grade: Grade 2-3

Walk Type: Circular

Accessibility Grade: A2

Age Suitability: Any age (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)

You will need: On a rainy day we would suggest good wellies or walking shoes

Please do not bring any food or drink on site. Food and beverages are for sale on-site. Only food bought at Balfour Winery can be consumed on-site.

Toilet Facilities: No toilets on the route but toilets available at Balfour Winery for before and after the 1 hour walk.

Rest Stops: None

Are there stiles on route?: No

Dog Friendly?: No (no dogs allowed on the estate)

 

Make the day, or weekend ,of it:

What to do in the area?

Visit Iden Croft Herb Gardens

Explore with UK Electirc Bike Hire & Tours

Visit Loddington Farm and the various independent shops within it such as Blooming Green, Musket Brewery and Blue Reef Skate Shop & Café

Stop by Sissinghurst Castle

Where to stay?

Weald of Kent Golf Course & Hotel

Brick Kiln Cottage

Rankins Farm Glamping

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