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Penshurst Kentish Vineyards Walk

Enjoy Fine Walking Country in West Kent, with a Liquid Reward

This walk through wooded country and fertile farmland begins at Penshurst Place, with its magnificent great medieval hall, and passes close by an English vineyard where liquid refreshment can reward the exercise. The village of Penshurst, which lies beside the River Medway in Kent, clusters around Penshurst Place, the birthplace of Sir Philip Sidney.

Start Point
Penshurst
Grid Ref: TQ 52758 43802
Total Distance
3.1 miles (5.0 km)
Total Climbing
56 metres
Estimated Time
2 hours
Difficulty Grade
Easy

Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)

Essential paper map for exploring Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Royal Tunbridge Wells and Westerham:

The Walk Report

Visiting Penshurst Place and Gardens (with its 1340 Great Hall), the route passes through Leicester Square in Penshurst village, past St John the Baptist Church and The Leicester Arms.

The path rises gently toward former Kentish vineyards overlooking the Medway Valley, exploring the picturesque countryside at the confluence of the River Eden and River Medway.

πŸ‡ Explore Kent Vineyards and Wine Trails
Penshurst village centre
Penshurst village centre
Leicester Square, Penshurst
Leicester Square, Penshurst
Penshurst Park
Penshurst Park
Penshurst and St John the Baptist church
Penshurst and St John the Baptist church

Acknowledgment: Text derived from the Out and Out Series; Discovering the Countryside on Foot. Pictures courtesy of Wikipedia.

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