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Ypres Tower (Rye Castle) – The Ferry Inn loop from West St Leonards

Road cycling routes

South East England

Ypres Tower (Rye Castle) – The Ferry Inn loop from West St Leonards

Hard

5

riders

Ypres Tower (Rye Castle) – The Ferry Inn loop from West St Leonards

04:04

88.8km

920m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.39 km for 96 m

After 21.8 km for 237 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

4.43 km

Old Roar Gill

Forest

2

21.7 km

Mermaid Street and the Mermaid Inn, Rye

Highlight • Historical Site

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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3

22.0 km

Ypres Tower (Rye Castle)

Highlight • Castle

The Ypres Tower was built in the 13th century on the behest of Henry III to protect against the French, with whom England were then at war with. The tower, which is Grade I-listed, houses a museum.

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4

31.8 km

The Ferry Inn

Highlight (Segment) • Pub

Pretty little road, has some traffic but it’s wide with plenty of room for cars to pass

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5

34.2 km

Miss Mollett's High Class Tea Room

Highlight • Restaurant

An old pub with outdoor seating

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6

34.4 km

Appledore Village Stores

Highlight • Rest Area

Sells water and snacks or their is a cafe and a pub further down the road

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7

34.7 km

Public Toilets

Highlight • Rest Area

I know it's a strange highlight but these may be the nicest public toilets I have ever been in!

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62.3 km

Norland Wood

Forest

9

70.6 km

Winchelsea Old Town

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Beautiful historic coastal town at an altitude. With a little imagination you can see the Vikings appear on the coast, plundering, while the town defends itself tooth and nail against …

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Tip by

10

79.2 km

The Three Oaks

Highlight • Cafe

Freehouse / pub to hit the brakes for a coffee and/or lunch.

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B

88.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.6 km

27.2 km

3.62 km

288 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

86.3 km

2.10 km

264 m

159 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (140 m)

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Wednesday 11 November

11°C

8°C

88 %

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