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Landgate Arch, Rye – Ypres Tower (Rye Castle) loop from Rye

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Landgate Arch, Rye – Ypres Tower (Rye Castle) loop from Rye

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Landgate Arch, Rye – Ypres Tower (Rye Castle) loop from Rye

03:24

13.3km

40m

Hiking

Moderate 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: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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518 m

Landgate Arch, Rye

Highlight • Monument

Rye is a stunning coastal town with charm in abundance and plenty of history to discover. One of the Cinque Ports, Rye played an important role in trade and defence on the south coast. Because of this, smugglers also used the harbour, especially the notorious Hawkhurst Gang who met at The Mermaid Inn in the town.

From wondering the steep-cobbled streets to visiting museums, or simply enjoying a coffee in the sunshine – Rye is a lovely place to explore.

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1.97 km

Rye Watersports Lake

Highlight • Lake

There are lots of lakes between Rye and Camber Sands, this is the biggest. There are only a few places where you can get to the water!

According to the sign, the path along the left bank towards Rye is closed until around October 24th due to work.

The path on the right is OK, but it's asphalt and always along the road, nice for cycling, but a bit boring for us to walk.

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6.03 km

Camber Sands Beach

Highlight • Beach

Huge sandy beach with lots of expensive beach bars. From Rye you can take a bus for 2 pounds per person, you can also walk it like we did today, but it's mostly asphalt - better for cycling!

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11.8 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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12.6 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, which date back to 1156. It brewed its own ale and charged a penny a night for lodging. When the French invaded Rye in 1377, the Inn burned down along with the rest of the town, although the cellar survived.

The street – which was then called Middle Street – was the main entrance into the town from the port which was at the bottom of the street. So the Inn was well used by merchants, mariners and tradesmen.

Look out for buildings with strange names such as 'the house opposite', 'the house with the seat' and 'the house with two front doors'.

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12.9 km

Rye Harbour

Highlight • Historical Site

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 the open sea.

900 years ago, this harbour provided a safe anchorage. In 1189, the town became a member of the Confederation of Cinque Ports. This group of ports along the South Coast received special privileges from the King in return for providing ships and men for the navy in times of war. Under this royal protection, Rye became a thriving port. Wines were imported from France and wool was exported to the continent.

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13.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.89 km

1.24 km

955 m

848 m

757 m

635 m

Surfaces

8.15 km

2.25 km

1.31 km

921 m

550 m

138 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 19 August

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April 8, 2024,🇬🇧 Geradeausflug zum Strand und ganz viel⛔🚫✋

According to the great children's book "Glitter Cat and Stink Mouse" by Andreas Steinhöfel, a straight flight is exactly what the name suggests: you always go straight ahead, and because the earth is round, you eventually end up back where you started.

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Landgate Arch, Rye – Ypres Tower (Rye Castle) loop from Rye

Landgate Arch, Rye

Rye Watersports Lake

Camber Sands Beach

Ypres Tower (Rye Castle)

Mermaid Street and the Mermaid Inn, Rye

Rye Harbour

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