This is Rye's ancient harbour. Medieval maps show that Rye was located on a huge bay in the English Channel but the harbour is about 2 miles (3.2 km) from …

James Standing

May 28, 2018

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But adter the 14th century, the thriving maritime trade was threatened by town things. The first threat was long shore drift. This is a process where sand or shingle from …

James Standing

May 28, 2018

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Trade moved to more accessible ports elsewhere along the coast and the people of Rye had to find alternative means of earning a living.

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1. Winchelsea Town & Beach loop from Rye

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Hike the moderate 10.7-mile Winchelsea Town & Beach loop from Rye, exploring historic towns, coastal views, and the Rye Harbour Nature Reser

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2. Rye Harbour Discovery Centre – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve loop from Rye

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3. Camber Castle – Rye Harbour loop from Rye

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Location: Rye, Rother, East Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Winchelsea Town & Beach loop from Rye

2. Rye Harbour Discovery Centre – Rye Harbour Nature Reserve loop from Rye

3. Camber Castle – Rye Harbour loop from Rye

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