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South East England

Ypres Tower (Rye Castle) – Old Town, Rye loop from Tenterden

Road cycling routes

South East England

Ypres Tower (Rye Castle) – Old Town, Rye loop from Tenterden

Moderate

5.0

(1)

26

riders

Ypres Tower (Rye Castle) – Old Town, Rye loop from Tenterden

01:43

39.5km

280m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. 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: June 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.3 km for 102 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

9.83 km

Climb to The Stocks

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A short little climb up to The Stocks

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2

12.7 km

Wittersham Road Tree Tunnel

Highlight • Forest

A gentle climb through the trees

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3

17.4 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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4

17.9 km

Old Town, Rye

Highlight • Historical Site

great old town

Translated by Google •

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5

17.9 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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6

21.2 km

Scotts Float Flood Defences

Highlight • Structure

Scotts Float Sluice Barriers on the River Rother.

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21.7 km

Cliffe Wood

Forest

8

28.7 km

Miss Mollett's High Class Tea Room

Highlight • Restaurant

An old pub with outdoor seating

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9

28.9 km

Appledore Village Stores

Highlight • Rest Area

Sells water and snacks or their is a cafe and a pub further down the road

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B

39.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.5 km

4.49 km

258 m

244 m

Surfaces

38.8 km

198 m

175 m

159 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 7 July

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