Rock Walk

Venture along the Rock Walk to witness the sublime beauty of this ancient terrain.

Rock Walk, Wakehurst

The Rock Walk is a magnificent hiking experience, full of looming rock outcrops, gnarled yew tree roots and shafts of light and deep shade.

Tracing the side of Bloomers Valley, this breath-taking part of the High Weald dates back 140 million years.

Find the Rock Walk at marker 27 on our Map of Wakehurst

A adult and child play in the leaves next to a rockface
Rock Walk at Wakehurst, James Ratchford © RBG Kew
Rock Walk, Wakehurst
A pair of people stand on a wooden bridge next to a large tree with exposed roots
Rock Walk at Wakehurst © RBG Kew
Tree roots, Rock Walk, Wakehurst
Holly tree roots, (Ilex aquifolium) on Rock Walk

Woodlands of the world  

Wakehurst’s woodlands contain specimens of temperate trees from all around the world and carpets of wild flowers which provide contrasting colours throughout the year. Our trees are grouped according to the areas of the world in which they grow naturally. Known as a phytogeographic planting system, it’s an amazing way to travel the world from the heart of Sussex.

Explore more woodlands of the world

Tall pine trees in dappled light

Wakehurst

Pinetum

Escape into a secluded grove of conifers to discover their enduring presence in regions across the world.

Pinetum
A grove of tall pine like trees with a path weaving through them

Wakehurst

Coates Wood

Wander through the trees of Australasia into South America in one of our most atmospheric woodlands.

Coates Wood
A path leading to a yellow field from a green and dark forest

Wakehurst

Horsebridge Wood

Journey through the rich and varied habitats of North America.

Horsebridge Wood

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