Walks
Explore the picturesque Kent countryside by foot. We’ve plotted a few short walks to some of our favourite places but the possibilities for exploring the Garden of England are endless. Stop at a picturesque pub for a pint or a historic castle for a cofffee on the way!
Hillside - King Henry VIII Pub & Hever Castle
1.90km | 30 mins | Elevation: 9m
Hillside - Falconhurst Farm shop & Estate
2.19km | 40mins | Elevation: 63m
Hillside - The Rock Inn
4.52km | 1h 20 mins | Elevation: 91m
Hillside - Castle Inn Pub via Chiddingstone Castle
4.26km | 1h 10 mins | Elevation: 51m
Hillside - Kingdom (via The Rock Inn)
6km | 1h 45 mins | Elevation: 127m
Hillside - short loop
4.15km | 1h 10mins | Elevation: 64m
Hillside - Eden Valley loop
8.4km | 2h 25 mins | Elevation: 139m
The following places offer some great walking trails a short car drive from the house:
Bough Beech Nature Reserve | 8 min drive
The reserve attracts a wide variety of birds and other aquatic life. The surrounding woods, fields and streams also support a rich variety of wildlife.
Bore Place | 20 min drive
A 500-acre site and charitable organisation which combines organic and regenerative land management with programmes that support learning, wellbeing, and connection with nature.
There are some lovely short trail walks suitable for all the family and longer cycle rides mapped on their website here.
Ashdown Forest | 12 min drive
Explore the home of Winnie The Pooh with a walk around the Ashdown Forest. Stop for lunch or a drink at the cosy Gallipot Inn, Hartfield.