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Rye Rides - Orchards and Oasts
On-road route Along the Royal Military Road which follows the route of the Royal Military Canal, a quick steep climb up the old sea cliff and into the undulating High Weald of oast houses and orchards, through the beautiful village of Iden and back into Rye. (Return to the station via Deadmans Lane caution required, very narrow lane and can be busy at times). Off-road route Along the Royal Military Road then following the River Rother to New Bridge and Iden. Past oast houses and orchards, through woods and along tracks into the village of Peasmarsh. This route is challenging and suited primarily to the enthusiast!
Cycling Route Details:
County: East Sussex
Distance: 12 miles
Estimated time to complete walk: 3
Terrain details: Off-road route difficult, especially in wet weather, mountain bikes essential
Type of route: Circular
Starts: Rye Station(Grid reference: -)
Ends: as above
Amenities available on route: Places to stop
Numerous pubs and shops including:
Rumples Inn and Restaurant, Peasmarsh Road, Rye Foreign
The Cock Horse Inn, Main Street, Peasmarsh
Cornerways Teashop, Main Street, Peasmarsh
Hare and Hounds, Main Street, Peasmarsh
Playden Oast Hotel, Playden
How to get there: There is a regular train service to Rye and Winchelsea stations from both Hastings and
Ashford. For further information on train times and fares phone 08457 484950 (24 hours).
As bikes are still carried free on trains in the Connex South Central Region please make use of this facility and leave your cars at home. However, if you are travelling into the county from elsewhere there may be restrictions on services which should be checked before you depart.
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