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South East England

Ypres Tower (Rye Castle) – Wittersham Road loop from Appledore

Road cycling routes

South East England

Ypres Tower (Rye Castle) – Wittersham Road loop from Appledore

Moderate

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Ypres Tower (Rye Castle) – Wittersham Road loop from Appledore

01:30

34.6km

170m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. 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: March 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.9 km for 151 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.59 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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2

2.73 km

Miss Mollett's High Class Tea Room

Highlight • Restaurant

An old pub with outdoor seating

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9.72 km

Cliffe Wood

Forest

4

10.3 km

Scotts Float Flood Defences

Highlight • Structure

Scotts Float Sluice Barriers on the River Rother.

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5

13.0 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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6

13.8 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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7

20.5 km

Wittersham Road Tree Tunnel

Highlight • Forest

A gentle climb through the trees

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8

22.1 km

Climb to The Stocks

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A short little climb up to The Stocks

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9

25.9 km

Wittersham Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A great road with fab views

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B

34.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.3 km

1.90 km

255 m

201 m

Surfaces

31.3 km

2.85 km

359 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 24 May

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