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Ypres Tower (Rye Castle) – Catts Hill Climb loop from Hartley

Moderate

14

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Ypres Tower (Rye Castle) – Catts Hill Climb loop from Hartley

03:05

69.0km

660m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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: August 13, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 36.9 km for 237 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

15.1 km

The Castle Inn, Bodiam

Highlight • Pub

Almost opposite Bodiam Castle, this idyllic inn offers a huge beer garden (the kids can run around on the grass), traditional pub food and delicious drinks, including 2 local wines! …

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2

15.6 km

Steam through beautiful countryside on the Kent and East Sussex Railway,. The main station is in the charming town of Tenterden where you can buy your tickets. Here you can …

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3

15.6 km

Heritage railway station offering steam train tours.

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27.4 km

Broadlands Wood

Forest

28.2 km

South Sowdens Wood

Forest

6

36.8 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

37.1 km

Ypres Tower (Rye Castle)

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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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8

46.2 km

Catts Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A short little climb up to Stone

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9

47.6 km

Wittersham Road

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A great road with fab views

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10

63.1 km

B's Community Shop and Post Office

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Give them a call first if there are more than 5 of you & they'll get in more staff

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69.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

66.2 km

2.24 km

416 m

224 m

Surfaces

68.3 km

396 m

207 m

114 m

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Tuesday 1 September

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21 %

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