Extract:
'From
the flat coastal plains of Rye Bay, to the rolling hills and orchards
of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The
maps show suggested on and off-routes for everyone to enjoy. The rides
are in the form of circuits and have been designed so that they can be
linked up for the more energetic - with short-cuts for those who have
bitten off more than they can chew!'
Weald
and Coast Route
12
miles
Through historic
Winchelsea and the undulating High Weald countryside, passing through
the villages of Pett and Pett Level and along the coast to Winchelsea
Beach.
Canal
and Castle
5
miles
Following the banks of the Royal Military Canal to Sea Road, then
heading towards Winchelsea where you can continue back to Rye along the
Cadborough Cliff Bridleway.
Orchards
and Oasts
12
or 9 miles
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.
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.'
Information
courtesy of East Sussex County Council