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South East England

Ypres Tower (Rye Castle) – St Mary's Church (St Mary the Virgin), Rye loop from Winchelsea

Mountain biking trails

South East England

Ypres Tower (Rye Castle) – St Mary's Church (St Mary the Virgin), Rye loop from Winchelsea

Moderate

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Ypres Tower (Rye Castle) – St Mary's Church (St Mary the Virgin), Rye loop from Winchelsea

02:36

41.0km

480m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.55 km for 113 m

After 4.30 km for 167 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

41 m

Winchelsea Railway Station

Highlight • Rest Area

2

1.08 km

Bridleway Between Winchelsea and Rye

Highlight • Cycleway

Great bridleway for walkers, cyclists and horseriders between Winchelsea and Rye, avoiding the busy road. Part of National Cycle Network Route 2.

Tip by

3

3.59 km

Rye Signal Box

Highlight • Structure

4

3.64 km

Rye Railway Station

Highlight • Rest Area

5

4.33 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.

Tip by

6

4.42 km

St Mary's Church (St Mary the Virgin), Rye

Highlight • Historical Site

For more than 900 years, St Mary the Virgin Church has dominated the old town hillside. When the church was built in the 12th century, this area was held, under a Royal deed, by the Abbey of Fecamp in Normandy. It is because of this link, and the fact it was an important member of the Cinque Ports Confederation, that Rye has such a spectacular church, which is often referred to as the ‘Cathedral of East Sussex'.

Tip by

12.1 km

Little Dennis Wood

Forest

8

15.6 km

Beckley All Saints Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful old church with ditto cemetery. Typically English character.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

30.7 km

Steephill Wood

Forest

10

32.3 km

St. George's Churchyard, Bredon

Highlight • Religious Site

B

41.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.8 km

8.31 km

3.46 km

918 m

851 m

471 m

234 m

Surfaces

34.9 km

1.87 km

1.68 km

1.68 km

882 m

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Monday 18 May

17°C

11°C

72 %

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