Things to do…
Wheatfield’s luxury glamping site is ideally located to offer our visitors plenty of outdoor activities. The local area offers scenic walks, quiet bike routes, fishing lakes & rivers, water sports, bird watching or just chilling on one of the many beautiful beaches. See our ‘Explore’ page with more info on places to visit.
Military Canal
Walking / Hiking
There are some wonderful walks starting from the farm. This includes the famous Saxon Shoreway Footpaths that lead across the Romney Marsh, the Rother Valley and over the Isle of Oxney." Enjoy wide open spaces and gorgeous woods full of wildlife. Explore Kent’s website has lots of walks, info and maps: https://explorekent.org/activities/?activityType=walking The many beaches offer great walks, some areas have dog restrictions during the summer months.
Rye Watersport Centre
Watersports
Wheatfields is only 5 miles from the coast where water babies can indulge in sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, kayaking or stand-up paddle boarding.
Rye Watersports Located on a safe inland lake the family run centre offers lessons & hire for dinghy sailing, paddle boards, Kayaks. windsurfing, kitesurfing, Winging & wild swimming. Groups & individual lessons and kid’s clubs all available plus there is a lake-side cafe selling great coffee & snacks. Tel: 01797 225238.
Rye Aquapark - New to Rye Watersports above..
Show off your flips and tricks from the 10ft Anvil jump platform and explore our course that features awesome Freefall Extreme slides, boarding features, balance beams, monkey dome, jungle Jim and jungle joe making it the ultimate day out for groups, families,
adults, children, and thrill seekers!
https://ryewatersports.co.uk/aquapark/
Camber Kite Surfing - learn to kite surf at Camber or Greatstone. Also has kite buggy courses and powerkite experiences. Groups & individuals welcome. Equipment, wetsuits & clothing for sale.
River Rother
Fishing
Fishing is available on our privately owned stretches of the River Rother and Royal Military Canal. Bring your own rods & tackle. Unfortunately no guarantee you will catch a fish.Fly & sea fishing nearby.
http://www.hastingsflyfishers.co.uk/
Bird Watching
There are plenty of opportunities for the enthusiast. Rye Harbour Nature Reserve and the RSPB reserve at Dungerness is just a 10 min drive away. The Romney Marsh website has full listings.
Bodiam BOATING STATION
BOAT HIRE& RIVER CRUISES
KAYAK • ROW
CANOE • SUP
Whether you want a work out or time out, there are over 10 miles of flat river to explore at your own leisure. Make a day of it with a swim from the boat & lunch after at Lime Wharf Cafe. Perfect for families & groups.
The Farm
The farm is a magnet for wildlife and guests are welcome to wander, at their own risk around the farm. where you could spot a variety of birds. Sandpipers, Buzzards, Swans, Barn Owls, Sparrowhawks, Cormorants, Mallard, Teal, Egret, Heron and if you are lucky a Kingfisher & new to the Marsh a Great White Egret.
However guests must be careful wandering across the fields as this is a working farm. Guidance will be given on arrival on any areas which are off limits.
