Hastings Net Shops – St Mary in the Marsh Church loop from Appledore

Hastings Net Shops – St Mary in the Marsh Church loop from Appledore

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riders

Hastings Net Shops – St Mary in the Marsh Church loop from Appledore

06:43

134km

520m

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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 33.3 km for 51 m

After 37.2 km for 52 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

8.98 km

Cliffe Wood

Forest

27.2 km

View of High Weald from the Beacon

Highlight • Climb

if you travel from Hastings be prepared for a very steep descend.

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32.6 km

Hastings Net Shops

Highlight • Historical Site

Since the 17th century the fishers used to dry and repair their nets in these narrow huts.

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33.4 km

Beach

47.1 km

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Flat, quiet roads that are a pleasure to cycle on. It can be windy, but the wildlife and the views are totally worth it. If you have time to stop at the modern visitors center then I'd highly recommend it.

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55.2 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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75.4 km

Firth Hide

Viewpoint

80.8 km

Fresh Fish Shack at Dungeness

Highlight • Restaurant

88.8 km

Dymchurch Beach

Highlight • Beach

Dymchurch, a lovely, unspoiled village, was built on reclaimed land. A sea-barrier constructed by Roman invaders is maintained to this day.

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105 km

Sandgate Castle 1539

Castle

123 km

St Mary in the Marsh Church

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the most picturesque churches on the Marsh, St Mary the Virgin was built in the mid 12th century with a small chancel, nave and tower. As with so …

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