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The vineyard is on Station Road, about a minute's walk from Chartham station. For a longer walk, the Great Stour Way, a three-mile traffic-free path along the River Stour, starts nearby, and the North Downs Way is close by. Both are gentle, though some stretches are unpaved.
Best UK Vineyards You Can Walk To From a Train Station
You don't need a car to visit an English vineyard. Eighteen of them are within a walk of a train station, from Chartham Vineyard in Kent, about a minute from its platform, to Westwell Wine Estates, around 35 minutes' walk from Charing station. More than half are in Kent, Sussex and Surrey, within reach of London by train, and the rest are in Essex, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Devon, North Yorkshire and London itself. Each entry gives the station, the walking time and what the route is like, so you can taste the wine and get home by train.
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Vineyards you can walk to from a train station
Walking times are from the station named, rounded up. A few routes are on roads without a pavement, so check the way before you go. If the walk is longer than you fancy, a taxi from the station is a short ride. For the Kent and Sussex vineyards in particular, see our guides to vineyards you can walk to in Kent and in Sussex.
Kent
- Chartham Vineyard: about a minute from Chartham station, on the line between Canterbury West and Ashford.
- The Mount Vineyard: 10 minutes from Shoreham station, along Station Road.
- Woolton Farm: 20 minutes from Bekesbourne station, under a mile.
- Silverhand Estate: 35 minutes from Sole Street station, about 1.5 miles along Luddesdown Road.
- Westwell Wine Estates: about 35 minutes from Charing station, around 1.5 miles. The vineyard suggests a local taxi if you would rather not walk.
Sussex and Surrey
- Denbies Wine Estate: 20 minutes from Dorking station, or under 30 minutes from Box Hill and Westhumble station.
- Wildwood Vineyard: 15 minutes from Eridge station, along a bridle path that can be rough underfoot.
- Artelium Wine Estate: 20 to 30 minutes from Plumpton station, by a bridleway track that online maps often miss.
- Ridgeview Wine Estate: about 30 minutes from Burgess Hill station, finishing on a footpath that can be muddy. A free shuttle runs from the station on Saturdays and Sundays from June to September.
- Digby Fine English: 15 minutes from Arundel station to its tasting room on the High Street. This is the public-facing shop in the town, not a vineyard or winery.
Essex
- Crouch Ridge Estate: 15 minutes from Althorne station, about 0.6 miles.
- Clayhill Vineyard: under 30 minutes from Althorne station, about 1.2 miles. There is no footpath along the B1010, so this walk may not suit everyone.
Elsewhere
- Stanlake Park Wine Estate: 20 minutes from Twyford station, on the Elizabeth line.
- Fairmile Vineyard: 30 minutes from Henley-on-Thames station, about 1.4 miles.
- Forty Hall Vineyard: about 30 minutes from Turkey Street station on the London Overground, through Forty Hall Country Park.
- Southcott Vineyard: 25 minutes from Pewsey station, about 1.1 miles. Visits are by appointment.
- Lympstone Manor: under 30 minutes from Lympstone Village station, about 1.1 miles, on the Avocet line from Exeter.
- Carlton Towers Walled Garden: under 30 minutes from Snaith station, about 1.3 miles. Visits are by appointment or on open days.
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Walking to a vineyard from London
Several of the walkable vineyards are within an hour or so of a London terminus. Denbies Wine Estate near Dorking is 20 minutes on foot from Dorking station, or under 30 minutes from Box Hill and Westhumble station on the Waterloo to Dorking line. It is large enough to fill a full day, and one of the few English estates with a restaurant open year-round. Ridgeview Wine Estate in East Sussex is about a 30-minute walk from Burgess Hill station on the Thameslink line, and a free shuttle runs from the station on weekends from June to September. Westwell Wine Estates in Kent is about 35 minutes on foot from Charing station, one stop from Ashford on the high-speed line from St Pancras.
Tips for walking to a vineyard
Check the route before you go
Most routes use pavements, lanes or footpaths, but a few include stretches along a road with no pavement, or a bridleway that can be rough or muddy. The notes on each vineyard's page describe the way from the station, and a short email to the vineyard is worth sending if you are unsure.
Book your return taxi before you arrive
If you plan to taste and then take a taxi back, call ahead and book a slot for the return journey. A vineyard car park on a Saturday afternoon is not a reliable place to find a ride home.
Pack for the weather
Without a car to leave things in, a light waterproof and comfortable shoes are worth bringing even on a sunny day. Footpaths and bridleways can be muddy after rain.
For booking, timings and what to bring, see our guide to planning a vineyard visit in England and Wales.
The vineyards you can walk to
Shoreham station is 10 minutes away, 0.4 miles along Station Road. Follow it into the village and on to Church Street, where the vineyard entrance sits between a bungalow and a large white house. The Samuel Palmer pub and the village store are on the way. Taxis are best booked ahead.
From Bekesbourne station the farm is about 20 minutes on foot, 0.8 miles along Bekesbourne Hill. The route is largely flat and good for walking year-round. Taxis can be arranged from the station, but book well ahead.
From Sole Street station it is about 1.5 miles, or 35 minutes on foot, along Luddesdown Road. Taxis from the station are best booked ahead.
From Charing station it is about 1.5 miles, or 35 minutes on foot, mostly along country lanes, so sensible shoes help. The vineyard entrance is on Westwell Lane, just off the A20. If you would rather not walk, local firms such as Village Taxis Charing and Ashford Taxis cover the area and are best booked ahead.
It is about 20 minutes on foot from Dorking station, or under 30 minutes from Box Hill and Westhumble station. From Dorking the path climbs past quiet lanes and into the vineyard slopes, with views across the Surrey Hills. From Westhumble the walk leads straight from the village into the vines. Dorking has several taxi firms, best booked ahead.
It is about 15 minutes on foot from Eridge station, 0.6 miles along a bridle path off the A26 Eridge Road. The path can be rough, with some steep sections, and muddy in wet weather, so it may not suit pushchairs or anyone with mobility difficulties. Taxis from the station are best booked ahead.
From Plumpton station the walk takes 20 to 30 minutes. Leave by the racecourse exit beside the footbridge on platform 1, follow the lane past the racecourse stables, then take the bridleway track across the fields to the estate at the foot of the South Downs. The track can be muddy after rain, so boots are a good idea.
About 30 minutes on foot from Burgess Hill station, through the town and then by footpath, with a stile into the estate. Boots help, as the path can be muddy. Ridgeview welcomes walkers, with rucksack storage and free water refills. A free shuttle has run from the station on Saturdays and Sundays from June to September, and taxis take about 10 minutes the rest of the time, best booked ahead.
The tasting room is on Arundel High Street, a 15-minute walk from Arundel station along The Causeway, with views of the castle on the way. It is Digby's town-centre shop and tasting room, not a vineyard or winery, and the wine is made a few miles away at Madehurst. Taxis in Arundel, such as Castle Cars, are best booked ahead.
A short walk of about 15 minutes, 0.6 miles along Station Road, from Althorne station. The Wine Barn terrace looks over the River Crouch valley, and the barn serves food, coffee and wine, with a heated indoor area for cooler days. Taxis from the station are best booked ahead.
It is about 1.2 miles, or under 30 minutes on foot, from Althorne station, along Station Road and the B1010. There is no footpath along the B1010, so the walk may not suit everyone. The Coffee and Cake Cafe has a glass balcony over the vines and the River Crouch. Taxis can be pre-booked for the same journey.
An easy, level walk of about 20 minutes along pavements from Twyford station, mostly on Waltham Road. Parts can be muddy in wet weather. A taxi takes about 3 minutes, but book ahead: local firms can take up to half an hour to arrive and Uber is uncommon in the area.
It is about 1.4 miles, or 30 minutes on foot, from Henley-on-Thames station. The route runs from the town centre along The Fairmile, an avenue of Turkey oaks and limes, with some uphill sections towards the Chilterns. Taxis can be booked in Henley, including Fairmile Executive, and are best arranged in advance.
About 30 minutes on foot from Turkey Street station on the London Overground, around 1.3 miles. The route crosses Forty Hall Country Park and the estate, past ponds and tree-lined avenues, and can be very muddy after rain, so boots are advisable. The estate has a cafe, shop and toilets. Taxis from the station are a few minutes' ride and best booked ahead.
It is about 25 minutes on foot from Pewsey station, 1.1 miles by way of Southcott Road. The walk crosses Pewsey village and heads into the Vale of Pewsey, with views of the White Horse. Paths can be muddy in wet weather. Visits are by appointment. Taxis from the station are best booked ahead.
Under 30 minutes on foot from Lympstone Village station on the Exeter to Exmouth line, 1.1 miles along country lanes with glimpses of the Exe estuary. The route passes through the village, which has three pubs. There is no taxi rank at the station, so book ahead if you would rather ride, or ask the hotel about transfers.
About 1.3 miles, or under 30 minutes on foot, from Snaith station along the A1041. Some stretches are country lanes without a pavement, so take care. A tea room opens at weekends in the former stables, and the Walled Garden tearoom serves pre-booked afternoon tea. Visits are by appointment or on open days. There is no taxi rank at the station, so pre-book one if you need it.
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FAQ
Which vineyards can you walk to from a train station?
Chartham Vineyard in Kent is about a minute from Chartham station, The Mount Vineyard is 10 minutes from Shoreham, Wildwood Vineyard is 15 minutes from Eridge, and Denbies Wine Estate is 20 minutes from Dorking station. The list above has every walkable vineyard, with the time from each station.
Can you visit an English vineyard without a car?
Yes. Several well-known estates are within walking distance of a train station, and many more are a short taxi ride from one. The South East, in particular Kent, Sussex and Surrey, has the best coverage, with regular services from London.
Do vineyards offer transfers from the station?
A small number do. Ridgeview runs a free shuttle from Burgess Hill station on weekends in summer, and Lympstone Manor can arrange transfers on request. It is worth contacting the vineyard directly, as some have arrangements with local taxi firms.
How far in advance should I book a taxi to a vineyard?
For weekend visits, booking the day before at minimum is sensible. For bank holidays or busy summer Saturdays, further ahead is better. Book the return leg at the same time.
