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A slow circuit of orchards and wildlife on a working organic farm
A 2.5 km wellness walk around Highbank Orchards that follows a flagged pathway through orchards, woods and streams and finishes in the Farm Shop for coffee and tasters.
A slow circuit of orchards and wildlife on a working organic farm.
Highbank Orchards opens its gates for a measured, restorative loop across a working organic farm: a 2.5 km (1.5 mile) flagged pathway that threads orchards, tillage, woods, streams and flower-rich margins. The route is designed for slow, attentive walking—listen for birds, watch for foxes, rabbits, owls, bats and bumble bees—and finishes with coffee and samples in the Farm Shop.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A patchwork of orchards, tillage and streams
The walk circumnavigates Highbank Orchards along a checkered, flagged pathway, covering 2.5 km through cultivated orchard blocks, tillage, woodland edges and riparian stretches—terrain that changes with the seasons and supports dense biodiversity.
Listen for the voices of the farm
Highbank is home to a multitude of wildlife; the walk invites slow observation and quiet listening for bird song and the chance of encounters with fox, rabbit, owl, bat or bumble bee as habitats shift along the route.
A short, mindful circuit with a farm-shop finish
This is a deliberately gentle outing—measured distance on flagged paths that ends back at the Farm Shop where walkers can check in, have coffee and try tastings, turning the walk into a brief social wellness ritual.
What the day feels like
What the walk feels like
The Highbank Wellness Walk is paced for conversation and observation: a 45‑minute, 2.5 km loop that encourages pausing at orchard rows, stepping into wooded shade and following streams where the farm’s natural life gathers. It’s a purposefully simple, outdoor practice—walk, listen, and finish with coffee and farm samples.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this walk suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The walk covers approximately 2.5 km and typically takes about 45 minutes.
As an outdoor farm activity, dress for the weather and wear footwear suitable for walking on farm paths and uneven ground.
Check in at the Farm Shop for directions and walk details; the walk starts and finishes at the Farm Shop where coffee and tasters are available.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Highbank Wellness Walk?
The route is about 2.5 km and typically takes around 45 minutes to complete.
Where do I meet or check in?
Check in at the Farm Shop for directions and walk details before you set off.
What should I wear?
Dress for the weather and wear footwear suitable for walking on a farm and outdoor paths.
Will I see wildlife on the walk?
The farm hosts a multitude of wildlife; walkers are encouraged to listen for birds and may encounter foxes, rabbits, owls, bats or bumble bees.
Are there refreshments at the end of the walk?
Yes—walkers finish at the Farm Shop where coffee and tastings are available.