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Pipewell Gate (Ferry Gate) – Dumb Woman's Lane Bridleway loop from Udimore

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Pipewell Gate (Ferry Gate) – Dumb Woman's Lane Bridleway loop from Udimore

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Pipewell Gate (Ferry Gate) – Dumb Woman's Lane Bridleway loop from Udimore

04:00

14.8km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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High Weald National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.38 km

Footbridge Over the River Brede

Highlight • River

A nice quick easy walk, there is a recreation ground to park in or the pub. It does have a steep decline near the beginning and, of course, there is …

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3.92 km

Windmill in High Weald National Landscape

Highlight • Other

5.20 km

The Watcher Sculpture on the 1066 Country Walk

Highlight • Historical Site

The Watcher is one of the evocative sculptures along the long-distance 1066 Country Walk route. This sentry is beautifully carved from wood and watches for the invading army. He stands by Wickham Manor Farm.

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6.70 km

Strand Gate and Lookout View of Rye Bay

Highlight • Monument

This gate is one of the three that once existed in the town. Built in the late 13th century, it provided access to the port.
This gate appears in Thackeray's …

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6.93 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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7.31 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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7.85 km

Remains of St. Leonard's Windmill

Highlight • Viewpoint

This viewpoint is located right where the St. Leonard's Windmill used to stand. In fact, you can see some of its ruins. This windmill was built in the early 18th century but was destroyed in the October hurricane of 1987.

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10.6 km

Dumb Woman's Lane Bridleway

Highlight • Trail

This is a wonderful bridleway offering walkers, cyclists, and horseriders a traffic-free gateway between Winchelsea and Rye.

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14.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.15 km

5.19 km

3.04 km

271 m

168 m

Surfaces

6.02 km

3.50 km

1.72 km

1.53 km

1.31 km

747 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

27°C

18°C

63 %

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Pipewell Gate (Ferry Gate) – Dumb Woman's Lane Bridleway loop from Udimore

Footbridge Over the River Brede

Windmill in High Weald National Landscape

The Watcher Sculpture on the 1066 Country Walk

Strand Gate and Lookout View of Rye Bay

St Thomas the Martyr Church, Winchelsea

Pipewell Gate (Ferry Gate)

Remains of St. Leonard's Windmill

Dumb Woman's Lane Bridleway

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