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

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

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

02:37

42.1km

380m

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: May 13, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 20.0 km for 53 m

After 28.2 km for 172 m

After 39.3 km for 119 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.1 km

Winchelsea New Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in the 13th Century, this (and the nearby ditch) were part of Winchelsea's defences. In 1380, the French gained entry through this gate and gave the town a good, old-fashioned sacking!

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14.3 km

St Thomas the Martyr Church, Winchelsea

Highlight • Religious Site

Now partly in ruins, the 13th century St Thomas the Martyr Church is dedicated to Thomas Beckett, Archbishop of Canterbury. The church was built when the whole village of Winchelsea …

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14.6 km

Stone Archway

Highlight • Monument

14.7 km

Pipewell Gate (Ferry Gate)

Highlight • Monument

Pipewell Gate gave access to the ferry and later to the road which led from Winchelsea to Rye.

Its alternative name is Ferry Gate. It is newer than the others. …

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19.8 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 …

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20.1 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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24.4 km

Rye Harbour Discovery Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve is one of the largest and most important wildlife sites in England, set in an exceptional coastal and wetland landscape and home to more than 4,355 …

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24.5 km

Red-Roofed Hut, Rye Harbour

Highlight • Historical Site

Red Hut is a landmark near the mouth of the River Rother on the Rye Harbour and nature reserve side. It has featured in many paintings and photographs over the …

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28.2 km

Beach

39.3 km

Old Ore Cemetery

Forest

42.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

10.1 km

4.38 km

2.61 km

2.55 km

2.43 km

125 m

Surfaces

28.6 km

8.22 km

2.54 km

1.68 km

1.08 km

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

12°C

25 %

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

Winchelsea New Gate

St Thomas the Martyr Church, Winchelsea

Stone Archway

Pipewell Gate (Ferry Gate)

Landgate Arch, Rye

Ypres Tower (Rye Castle)

Rye Harbour Discovery Centre

Red-Roofed Hut, Rye Harbour

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