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Landgate Arch, Rye – St Mary's Church (St Mary the Virgin), Rye loop from Rye

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Landgate Arch, Rye – St Mary's Church (St Mary the Virgin), Rye loop from Rye

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Landgate Arch, Rye – St Mary's Church (St Mary the Virgin), Rye loop from Rye

01:35

5.76km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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1.61 km

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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1.69 km

The House With Two Front Doors

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

There are some funny names to discover here: the house opposite?!?

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1.99 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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2.00 km

Old Town, Rye

Highlight • Historical Site

great old town

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2.73 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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3.59 km

Historic Centre of Rye

Highlight • Historical Site

Rye has many old, protected and unprotected buildings. It is also very worthwhile to roam the upper lanes between the church and the castle complex,

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3.66 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'.

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4.17 km

Rye Waterworks Micropub

Highlight • Pub

Pretty cool pub!
Super cozy with beer from the local brewery.
Plus, you can buy everything here.
There's a price tag on every item in the decor.

By the way, if you like the beer as much as I do, the actual brewery, just a few minutes' drive from here, is open Friday to Sunday and has an RV parking space next door.

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5.76 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.46 km

1.63 km

1.52 km

107 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.63 km

1.66 km

458 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 21 August

22°C

11°C

13 %

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Landgate Arch, Rye – St Mary's Church (St Mary the Virgin), Rye loop from Rye

Landgate Arch, Rye

The House With Two Front Doors

Mermaid Street and the Mermaid Inn, Rye

Old Town, Rye

Ypres Tower (Rye Castle)

Historic Centre of Rye

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

Rye Waterworks Micropub

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