Sussex is England's wine homeland. This unique walking guide takes you on 20 meandering rambles through spectacular downland countryside paired with exceptional estates, delicious tastings and fine wines.
Sussex - only an hour from London and at the very edge of England where the land meets the sea. This unique walking guide takes you on 20 meandering rambles through a diverse range of Sussex vineyards. An intoxicating mix of gentle walks through spectacular downland countryside paired with exceptional estates, delicious tastings and fine wines. Sussex is England's wine homeland. From West Sussex to East, a new generation of wine-makers are emerging, receiving international acclaim and putting English wine firmly on the global menu. All walks are relatively easy and can be enjoyed in a day, with complete independence from the wineries. There's no better way of becoming acquainted with the land than walking through it and there's nothing like a glass of wine to enrich your soul and refresh your spirit of adventure. Walking these trails will make your head spin with pleasure.
The Romans knew Sussex was special when they first cultivated grapevines on its sweeping chalk Downs. Now, from West Sussex to East, our winemakers receive global acclaim, producing more fine wine than any other county. Walk with us through the vineyards that create them and the glorious landscape in which they flourish. Taste the magic.