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

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

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

03:27

76.7km

750m

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: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.0 km for 237 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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21.6 km

Little Dennis Wood

Forest

24.5 km

Norland Wood

Forest

29.9 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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30.2 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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32.9 km

Scotts Float Flood Defences

Highlight • Structure

Scotts Float Sluice Barriers on the River Rother.

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39.7 km

Catts Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A short little climb up to Stone

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41.4 km

The Ferry Inn

Highlight (Segment) • Pub

Pretty little road, has some traffic but it’s wide with plenty of room for cars to pass

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43.9 km

Miss Mollett's High Class Tea Room

Highlight • Restaurant

An old pub with outdoor seating

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44.0 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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44.3 km

Public Toilets

Highlight • Rest Area

I know it's a strange highlight but these may be the nicest public toilets I have ever been in!

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76.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.8 km

37.2 km

420 m

251 m

179 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

74.6 km

1.61 km

217 m

198 m

160 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

30°C

18°C

0 %

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

Mermaid Street and the Mermaid Inn, Rye

Ypres Tower (Rye Castle)

Scotts Float Flood Defences

Catts Hill Climb

The Ferry Inn

Miss Mollett's High Class Tea Room

Appledore Village Stores

Public Toilets

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