Orchard Walks & Apple Tastings at Highbank Organic Farm

Highbank Organic Farm — Orchard Walks and Wellness Walks in Cuffesgrange, County Kilkenny

Highbank Organic Farm in Cuffesgrange, County Kilkenny offers visitors orchard walks, seasonal apple tastings and a farm shop experience set across historic gardens and orchards. Both the Highbank Self-Guided Red Gate Orchard Walk and the Highbank 'Wellness Walk' showcase the farm's historic gates, ancient oak trees, orchard avenues and stream-side corridors.

Why Visit Highbank Organic Farm

• Historic orchard setting: Historic gates and ancient oak trees guide the Red Gate Orchard Walk, connecting visitors with the farm's five-generation family history.
• Seasonal apple tastings: The Red Gate Orchard Walk includes seasonal apple tastings, allowing visitors to sample fruit from the orchard.
• Welcoming farm shop: Visits conclude at the farm shop where coffee, complimentary tea and product samples are offered.
• Wellness-focused route: The Highbank 'Wellness Walk' is a 2.5km route through orchards, woods and beside tranquil streams, ideal for a nature-focused outing.

Featured Experiences

Highbank Self-Guided Red Gate Orchard Walk

• Duration: 45 minutes
• Highlights: historic gates, gardens, orchards, ancient oak trees, seasonal apple tastings, complimentary tea and coffee at the farm shop.

THE HIGHBANK 'WELLNESS WALK'

• Distance: 2.5km
• Highlights: orchard avenues, vibrant woods, streams, local wildlife sightings, tranquil scenery, finishes at the farm shop for coffee and samples.

What to Expect

Visitors to Highbank Organic Farm can expect a rural County Kilkenny farm experience that emphasizes orchards and seasonal produce. Paths and routes move through the estate’s gardens and orchard landscapes. The setting changes with the seasons, offering spring blossom, summer fruit, autumn colour and winter structure in the woods and orchards. Interpretive points along the walks speak to the farm’s family history and orchard management.

Practical Details

• Location: Cuffesgrange, County Kilkenny
• Walk options: 45-minute self-guided route and a 2.5km wellness route
• Amenities: farm shop, complimentary tea and coffee, product samples and seasonal fruit
• Booking and opening information: available through the farm's published channels and listings

Planning Tips

Bring comfortable shoes for uneven paths. Expect orchard views, garden features and streams. Both short and longer walk options make the farm suitable for a relaxed visit or a nature-focused outing. Conclude the visit with apple tastings and local produce available at the farm shop.

Highbank Organic Farm in Cuffesgrange, County Kilkenny is focused on delivering orchard walks, seasonal fruit tastings and a farm shop experience rooted in five generations of family farming.