Sussex Walks

Rye Walks & Route Maps

Rye walk, Sussex
Rye · Photo: Philip Halling

These walks offer a mix of historic charm and countryside scenery around the town of Rye in Sussex.

The shorter route takes you along the River Tillingham and through the town’s streets, passing landmarks like St Mary the Virgin Church, Rye Castle, and Trader’s Passage, with plenty of cafés, pubs, and shops along the way.

The longer option ventures into the surrounding countryside, heading north to the village of Iden and following the River Rother back to Rye, combining open fields, riverside paths, and a final stroll through the town for a full-day adventure.

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Walk information

Rye Walk 1

Walk distance
2 miles
Time
1 hour
Route type
Circular

This is an interesting walk around the gorgeous and historic town of Rye.

You'll first enjoy a stretch of walking along the pretty River Tillingham. After that, you'll head into town itself for a tour that takes you to various lovely viewpoints, a walk along trader's passage, a stroll through the pretty high streets and a visit the St Mary the Virgin church and Rye Castle.

There are lots of pubs, cafes and shops to enjoy on this route.

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Walk information

Rye Walk 2

Walk distance
7 miles
Time
3.5 hours
Route type
Circular

If you want a much longer adventure from Rye, then this second route option is a wonderful adventure that explores the countryside to the north of the town.

Heading clockwise, you'll embark on a long open walk though pretty countryside and farmed fields until you reach the village of Iden, where you'll find a pub for a half time pit stop.

After that, you'll head across through more fields until you reach the lovely River Rother. Then, you'll walk all the way back to Rye alongside this river and then finally enjoy a little tour around the town itself.

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Choose a walk and follow the pointer showing your live position on the route map, so you always know you're on the right path.

The app works without a phone signal, so you can keep following the route wherever the walk takes you.

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Expanded route map for Rye Walk 1, a 2 mile circular walk in Sussex