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Scenic Country Lane – Ypres Tower (Rye Castle) loop from Sandling

Scenic Country Lane – Ypres Tower (Rye Castle) loop from Sandling

Moderate

3.5

(2)

103

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Scenic Country Lane – Ypres Tower (Rye Castle) loop from Sandling

03:34

87.1km

230m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 38.9 km for 102 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.13 km

Lympne Hill

Highlight • Trail

Hill Climb - rare in these parts!

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25.3 km

Scenic Country Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A great little road

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28.8 km

Miss Mollett's High Class Tea Room

Highlight • Restaurant

An old pub with outdoor seating

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35.8 km

Cliffe Wood

Forest

39.0 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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42.2 km

Camber Marshes

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

This is a nice ride through the marshes between Camber and Rye.

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63.1 km

Fresh Fish Shack at Dungeness

Highlight • Restaurant

69.9 km

St Nicholas Church, New Romney

Highlight • Historical Site

A gorgeous old church in the centre of Romney

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76.2 km

The Coffee Lounge Dymchurch

Highlight • Cafe

Long overdue visit here as people keep recommending it.

Nice coffee and really good breakfast. Cake selection looks good.

Has a bike rack for 4 or 5 bikes with space …

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87.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

63.1 km

11.0 km

10.5 km

1.78 km

668 m

143 m

Surfaces

78.4 km

7.98 km

398 m

134 m

131 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 1 September

21°C

12°C

13 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Comments

May 21, 2024,Road Bike Tour

This route had some VERY potholed sections. I would be tempted with big gravel tyres next time but would then sacrifice speed.

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Scenic Country Lane – Ypres Tower (Rye Castle) loop from Sandling

Lympne Hill

Scenic Country Lane

Miss Mollett's High Class Tea Room

Ypres Tower (Rye Castle)

Camber Marshes

Fresh Fish Shack at Dungeness

St Nicholas Church, New Romney

The Coffee Lounge Dymchurch

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