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Casual Walks
These are more suitable for families or people who prefer a steadier pace...
1066 Country Walk
Take in the historic towns of Rye, Battle and Hastings, nestling in the beautiful mosaic of hills, woods and orchards that make up 1066 Country. Spectacular views over Rye Bay.
Beckley Walk
A 3-mile generally easy walk with stiles and some muddy paths (depending on weather) starting from Beckley Village, 5.5 miles from Rye. Buses are available between Hastings and Northiam. Visit: East Sussex County Council - Beckley walk for more information and a route map.
Bedgebury - The National Pinetum and Forest
Open 365 days a year, Bedgebury Forest is one of the largest in the Southeast. Cycling, walking, horse riding - Bedgebury is a safe destination for year round multi-activity recreation for all ages and abilities. Bedgebury also houses the beautiful and unique National Pinetum where you can see the tallest tree in the county.
Broad Oak Walk, Brede
Starting from the Rainbow Trout pub in Brede, 1.5 miles from Doleham Station (Marshlink Line) or a bus ride from Rye. An easy three mile circular route via Broad Oak with views across the Brede valley. For more information read East Sussex County Council's Broad Oak Walk Leaflet (.pdf 304KB).
Camber Castle Walk
A 3-mile easy walk from Brede Lock (just outside of Rye) to Camber Castle and through the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, protected for its plentiful and rare wildlife.
For further information visit Short Walks in the Rye Countryside or pick up the Short Walks in the Rye Countryside leaflet at the Rye Tourist Information Centre.
For a longer 4.5-mile walk to Camber Castle starting from Rye Station read East Sussex County Council's Camber Castle Walk Leaflet (.pdf 304KB).
Cock Marling Walk, Winchelsea
A 4-mile country walk starting from Winchelsea Station, climbing to a ridge overlooking the Brede valley. For more information visit: East Sussex County Council - Cock Marling walk, Winchelsea.
Doleham Walk, Brede
A 6-mile average-grade country walk starting at Doleham Railway Station (on the Marshlink Line) around the Brede valley, to the village of Brede, passing the historic Brede Valley Waterworks. Visit: East Sussex County Council - Doleham walk, Brede for a route map and more information.
Peasmarsh Walk
A 4-mile, easy-grade walk from the village of Peasmarsh through woodland and across fields to the earthwork remains of Iden Moat. For more information and a route map visit: East Sussex County Council - Peasmarsh walk, near Rye.
Eight Country Walks around Rye
The Rye Partnership and SEEDA have helped to publish a collection of eight walks which can be purchased from the Rye Tourist Information Centre.
- Leasam Hill and Playden Church – 2.5 miles
- Camber Castle and Winchelsea – 6 miles
- Rye Harbour and Nature Reserve – 4 miles
- Peasmarsh Church and Cadborough Cliff – 8 miles
- Camber Sands and East Guldeford – Camber 3.5 miles, full walk 8.5 miles
- Iden Park and River Rother – 7 miles
- Winchelsea and Icklesham – 5 miles
- Tillingham Valley and Cadborough Cliff – 3.5 miles
Fuller's Follies
Explore the beautiful countryside around Brightling and Burwash with outstanding views over rolling Sussex countryside and these bizarre but wonderful landmarks.
Hastings Country Park
267 hectares (600 acres) of ancient woodland, heathland and grassland together with 5 kilometres of dramatic cliffs and coastline. Lying within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, most of the park has been designated a Special Area of Conservation, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is a proposed Local Nature Reserve. Cycling is not permitted.
Alexandra Park Tree Walk
A 1km stroll through this lovingly restored Victorian Park with some of the UK's rarest trees.
Royal Military Canal Path
The path runs for 28 miles along the entire length of the Royal Military Canal from Seabrook, Kent to Cliff End in East Sussex. Many public footpaths link to the Path, so it is easy to plan circular routes that take in sections of the canal. For suggested itineraries and ways to walk the path in a few days visit: Royal Military Canal website.
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve
A network of footpaths allows free access whatever the season. The Nature Reserve lies within a large triangle of land extending south from Rye, along the River Rother, past Rye Harbour to the sea, westward to Winchelsea Beach and northwards along the River Brede. Two gentle circular walk routes begin at the car park in Rye Harbour village.
Saxon Shore Way
163 miles from Hastings to Gravesend, the route follows the original Saxon shore line from the Thames Estuary, down the Wantsum Channel, along the White Cliffs and on into Sussex. The Way is clearly shown on OS maps and signed on the ground. For more information visit: The Ramblers Association.