Wildflower Meadow Walk & Wine Flight at The Mount Vineyard
Guided walk through the wildflower meadows with a wine flight
Did you know that the Downs surrounding the Mount Vineyard boast some of the UK’s finest wildflower meadows? The chalk soil, which is excellent for growing grapes, also provides habitat for some rare plants including numerous species of orchid.
Join local guide Sarah Moon, North Downs Way Ambassador and National Landscape Manager for the Kent Downs, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, for an informative and scenic walk through the nearby chalk grassland.
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 east out of the village into the nearby hills, firstly passing through White Hill, a Site of Special Scientific Interest, famed for its variety of butterflies. You’ll then continue on to Fackenden Down, a nature reserve and wildflower meadow, rich in biodiversity and managed by the Kent Wildlife Trust. There are excellent views across the valley from here too. We will spend a little time exploring the reserve before heading back down the hill and following the River Darent before arriving back at Shoreham Village and The Mount Vineyard, where you will find your wine flight waiting for 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.
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Wildflower Meadow Walk & Wine Flight: Saturday 6th June – Ten Acres ~ The Shop at The Mount Vineyard
Included in £36.25/pp package: Guided Walking Tour, MV Wine Flight: two still, two sparkling wines
Timings:
Meet at 11:00am
Walk Departure Time: 11:15am
Approximate Length of Walk: 2 hours
Wine Flight: 1.15pm at The Ten Acres at The Mount Vineyard
Important Information:
There will be some uneven ground so appropriate footwear required. We’d also advise wearing long trousers as the grass will be quite long at that time of year. People should bring a water bottle and sun cream, as it can be hot and there’s not a lot of shade on the hillside.
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.
Please arrive by train or on foot due to limited parking availability.
