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Ypres Tower (Rye Castle) – New Dungeness Lighthouse loop from Ore

Ypres Tower (Rye Castle) – New Dungeness Lighthouse loop from Ore

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3.0

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Ypres Tower (Rye Castle) – New Dungeness Lighthouse loop from Ore

04:10

93.5km

460m

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: July 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 21.5 km for 238 m

After 47.8 km for 69 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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21.4 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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21.7 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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23.6 km

Camber Marshes

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

This is a nice ride through the marshes between Camber and Rye.

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41.1 km

Dungeness Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Well maintained road that can become busy at times, great views of the sea and marsh.

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43.7 km

Lydd Beach Viewpoint

Highlight • Beach

Nice spot to take a break after a long headwind stretch.

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47.8 km

New Dungeness Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

This is the fifth of seven lighthouses in the Dungeness area and sits less than a mile from the beautiful Old Lighthouse.

The colour is actually impregnated in the concrete …

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75.4 km

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Flat, quiet roads that are a pleasure to cycle on. It can be windy, but the wildlife and the views are totally worth it. If you have time to stop at the modern visitors center then I'd highly recommend it.

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93.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.5 km

13.5 km

11.2 km

5.81 km

2.16 km

374 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

83.5 km

8.82 km

644 m

361 m

208 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 23 July

22°C

17°C

0 %

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Ypres Tower (Rye Castle) – New Dungeness Lighthouse loop from Ore

Mermaid Street and the Mermaid Inn, Rye

Ypres Tower (Rye Castle)

Camber Marshes

Dungeness Road

Fresh Fish Shack at Dungeness

Lydd Beach Viewpoint

New Dungeness Lighthouse

Rye Harbour Nature Reserve Cycle Path

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