Sussex wine trail
Worthing & the Downs
A short but serious pair beneath the South Downs escarpment, with walking and cycling routes running straight through the vines.
- 2 vineyards
- 2 serve food
- 1 with rooms
- 2 stations
Worthing
Wiston Estate
Washington / Pulborough
↦ Worthing/Horsham (20 min)
Flagship. Goring family 275 yrs, winemaker Dermot Sugrue. Chalk Restaurant, walking & cycling tours, Pump House …
Worthing
Highdown Vineyard
Worthing
↦ Goring-by-Sea (10 min)
Doubles as an event/wedding venue between Littlehampton & Worthing. Group tastings + cream teas/canapés/lunch.
Getting to the Worthing & the Downs
The vineyards here are reached from Goring-by-Sea and Worthing/Horsham. None of them are walkable from the platform bar one — budget for a taxi at each end, or a driver who's prepared to spit.