SWC 365: Rye Figure of 8 Walk t=swc.365
Train: Take the 09.40 Margate train from London St. Pancras (Stratford 09.48), change at Ashford (10.18/10.24), arriving Rye 10.46. Return trains are at appx 47 past the hour.
Distance: 10.3 miles/ 16.5 km (longer (13.1/21km) and shorter (9 mile/14.5) options exist -- see the walk notes)
Difficulty: 2 out of 10
Rye is a charming medieval Cinque Port town perched atop a hill. From recollection, it is usually also very festive during the holiday season -- so I thought this Figure of 8 route would make a good Sunday outing with a chance to combine a walk with some festive holiday cheer. With the Figure of 8 configuration, you easily adjust the length of your walk to suit your interests. If you are not in a hurry, Rye has several visitor attractions which are worth considering. See the webpage for details. More information on and the instructions for the walk can be found here.
Lunch: The suggested lunch stop (after 9¾ km) is the William the Conqueror pub (01797-223315) in Rye Harbour village, which specialises in Greek Cypriot dishes. The alternatives in this area are the Bosun's Bite café by the Lifeboat Station and the Lime Kiln Cafe (01797-360960) in the new Discovery Centre. There are also many pubs and other eateries to choose from in Rye, which you go through after around 6½ km on the Short Walk and 13 km on the Long Walk.
Tea: There are a number of cafes and pubs in Rye for post walk refreshments.
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