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Rother
Crowhurst

Battle Abbey and Battlefield – Ypres Tower (Rye Castle) loop from Crowhurst

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
South East England
East Sussex
Rother
Crowhurst

Battle Abbey and Battlefield – Ypres Tower (Rye Castle) loop from Crowhurst

Hard

4

riders

Battle Abbey and Battlefield – Ypres Tower (Rye Castle) loop from Crowhurst

03:30

66.7km

930m

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 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 230 m

After 5.24 km for 60 m

After 38.4 km for 53 m

After 66.5 km for 230 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.26 km

Battle Abbey and Battlefield

Highlight • Castle

Battle Abbey was founded by William the Conqueror in 1070 in memory of the battle fought at Senlac Hill in 1066. The site is managed by English Heritage. A footpath …

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15.2 km

Steephill Wood

Forest

19.7 km

South Sowdens Wood

Forest

4

31.6 km

Wittersham Road Tree Tunnel

Highlight • Forest

A gentle climb through the trees

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5

38.4 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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6

38.8 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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7

38.9 km

Old Town, Rye

Highlight • Historical Site

great old town

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8

42.2 km

Dumb Woman's Lane

Highlight • Trail

44.1 km

Pipewell Field Scheduled Ancient Monument

Ruins

10

45.0 km

Winchelsea High Road and Town Gate

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This winding and hilly old access road to and from Winchelsea is characterized by its beautiful views, beautiful old trees and town gate. It is one of the most beautiful roads in the region and a must-see for every cyclist!

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11

55.5 km

The Three Oaks

Highlight • Cafe

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

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B

66.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.6 km

10.1 km

588 m

452 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.4 km

17.4 km

417 m

389 m

170 m

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