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Scenic Country Lane – Ypres Tower (Rye Castle) loop from Doleham

Scenic Country Lane – Ypres Tower (Rye Castle) loop from Doleham

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Scenic Country Lane – Ypres Tower (Rye Castle) loop from Doleham

04:23

102km

640m

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: August 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 87.7 km for 102 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.00 km

South Sowdens Wood

Forest

23.2 km

Scenic Country Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A great little road

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46.5 km

Lympne Hill

Highlight • Trail

Hill Climb - rare in these parts!

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53.6 km

Steep Hill in Kent Downs National Landscape

Highlight • Climb

My legs felt this sharp hill 90 miles into a 100 mile loop!

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55.7 km

Port Lympne Safari Reserve – Wolf and Giraffe Enclosure

Highlight • Structure

This route is close to Port Lyme safari reserve. Founded by the millionaire, John Aspinall. This park, along with Howletts near Canterbury, runs a conservation project to get animals back …

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69.2 km

Orlestone Forest

Forest

77.4 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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77.6 km

Miss Mollett's High Class Tea Room

Highlight • Restaurant

An old pub with outdoor seating

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87.7 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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88.2 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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102 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

92.3 km

6.48 km

1.88 km

558 m

515 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

95.4 km

4.07 km

1.51 km

435 m

308 m

176 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Sunday 16 August

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Scenic Country Lane – Ypres Tower (Rye Castle) loop from Doleham

Scenic Country Lane

Lympne Hill

Steep Hill in Kent Downs National Landscape

Port Lympne Safari Reserve – Wolf and Giraffe Enclosure

Appledore Village Stores

Miss Mollett's High Class Tea Room

Ypres Tower (Rye Castle)

Mermaid Street and the Mermaid Inn, Rye

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