Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2025

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420 m

Mermaid Street and The Mermaid Inn, Rye

The Mermaid Inn is one of England's oldest inns. The sign says that it was rebuilt in 1420. The oldest part of the building is the cellars, cut from rock, …

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2.64 km

Standen Sector Shelter and View of Camber Castle

During World War II, the position of Rye was on the front line. With Britain expecting a possible invasion by the Germans in this area, defenses were installed to be …

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3.19 km

Camber Castle

The castle is still a small attraction that almost transports the visitor to times gone by - it still has charm

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6.01 km

Strand Gate and Lookout View of Rye Bay

This gate is one of the three that once existed in the town. Built in the late 13th century, it provided access to the port.
This gate appears in Thackeray's …

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6.19 km

St Thomas' Church, Winchelsea

Mark sure to pop into the church as it has some amazing stained glass windows. Outside you can see the ruins of the previous church

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6.24 km

St Thomas the Martyr Church, Winchelsea

In front of this historic village in East Sussex, the so-called Battle of Winchelsea or Les Espagnols sur Mer was fought during the Hundred Years' War.

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6.62 km

Pipewell Gate (Ferry Gate)

Pipewell Gate gave access to the ferry and later to the road which led from Winchelsea to Rye.

Its alternative name is Ferry Gate. It is newer than the others. …

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8.86 km

Dumb Woman's Lane Bridleway

This is a wonderful bridleway offering walkers, cyclists, and horseriders a traffic-free gateway between Winchelsea and Rye.

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11.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.23 km

2.35 km

2.15 km

1.26 km

768 m

483 m

Surfaces

4.60 km

2.25 km

1.96 km

1.37 km

911 m

157 m

Elevation

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Camber Castle – St Thomas' Church, Winchelsea loop from Rye

Mermaid Street and The Mermaid Inn, Rye

Standen Sector Shelter and View of Camber Castle

Camber Castle

Strand Gate and Lookout View of Rye Bay

St Thomas' Church, Winchelsea

St Thomas the Martyr Church, Winchelsea

Pipewell Gate (Ferry Gate)

Dumb Woman's Lane Bridleway

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