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

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

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

00:52

3.25km

40m

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 6, 2026

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Parking

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331 m

Rye Harbour

Highlight • Historical Site

This is Rye's ancient harbour. Medieval maps show that Rye was located on a huge bay in the English Channel but the harbour is about 2 miles (3.2 km) from …

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1.12 km

Mermaid Street and the Mermaid Inn, Rye

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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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1.60 km

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

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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 …

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1.70 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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1.77 km

Historic Centre of Rye

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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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2.00 km

Landgate Arch, Rye

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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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2.26 km

Rye Waterworks Micropub

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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.

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2.48 km

Lion Street

Highlight • Historical Site

Lion Street consists of old picturesque houses. Here you will find owner-managed shops and restaurants. At the end stands Church Saint Mary. A tower ascent with good visibility is offered there.

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3.25 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.68 km

731 m

439 m

272 m

111 m

Surfaces

1.53 km

1.02 km

694 m

Elevation

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Sunday 23 August

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Comments

October 7, 2023,Rye Ramble

Short walk through Rye with a stop at the Apothecary Coffee House (maps.app.goo.gl/yPWLxpod2EdDegJ79) the cream tea here is really good. The scones are fresh and the atmosphere is relaxed.

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July 24, 2024,24.07.2024 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇩🇪 Ausflug nach Rye

Very pretty medieval town that is absolutely worth a visit 👍
de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rye_(East_Sussex)

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July 21, 2025,Citywalk Rye

A walk through Rye, in southern England. You might be familiar with the steep Mermaid Street, photos of which are often featured on the cover of a travel guide or website.

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

Rye Harbour

Mermaid Street and the Mermaid Inn, Rye

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

Ypres Tower (Rye Castle)

Historic Centre of Rye

Landgate Arch, Rye

Rye Waterworks Micropub

Lion Street

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