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Camber Castle – Rye Harbour loop from Rye

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Camber Castle – Rye Harbour loop from Rye

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Camber Castle – Rye Harbour loop from Rye

01:43

6.82km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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32 m

This flat area was once part of Rye Bay before it was drained for farmland. You can still see various drainage channels that are still used to keep the land dry. Land reclaimed from the sea is rarely suitable for growing crops so is used for grazing animals.

In Rye, the specialist sheep are called Romney sheep and are resistant to foot rot. Their wool was highly valued by the French. In order to cash in on this trade, the government imposed a wool tax.

The locals were not too keen on handing their profits to the government, so smuggling became rife. The smuggling of wool was known as owling. While wool was smuggled out, tea and spirits were brought in without paying import tax.

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2.44 km

Standen Sector Shelter and View of Camber Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

During World War II, the position of Rye was on the front line. With Britain expecting a possible invasion by the Germans in this area, defenses were installed to be prepared for this possibility, using Camber Castle as an observation point.

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3.29 km

Camber Castle

Highlight • Castle

The castle is still a small attraction that almost transports the visitor to times gone by - it still has charm

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6.35 km

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 the open sea.

900 years ago, this harbour provided a safe anchorage. In 1189, the town became a member of the Confederation of Cinque Ports. This group of ports along the South Coast received special privileges from the King in return for providing ships and men for the navy in times of war. Under this royal protection, Rye became a thriving port. Wines were imported from France and wool was exported to the continent.

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6.82 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.42 km

1.19 km

858 m

674 m

403 m

278 m

Surfaces

2.86 km

1.23 km

963 m

377 m

168 m

Elevation

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Saturday 16 May

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Camber Castle – Rye Harbour loop from Rye

Rye Railway Station

Romney Marsh Grazing Fields

Standen Sector Shelter and View of Camber Castle

Camber Castle

Rye Harbour

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