Rye Harbour

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Sussex Rother

England

Rye Harbour

Martello Tower Grade II listed. — Martello Tower Credit: N Chadwick

Rye Harbour is a picturesque coastal village located in East Sussex, England. Situated at the mouth of the River Rother, it is bordered by the English Channel to the south and is renowned for its stunning sea views, estuary, and creek.

The village is nestled within the Rye Bay Nature Reserve, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. Its diverse habitats, including intertidal mudflats, saltmarshes, shingle beaches, and reed beds, attract a wide range of bird species, making it a popular destination for birdwatching. The reserve also supports a variety of rare plants and animals, such as the little tern and the marsh mallow.

Rye Harbour is not only a paradise for nature lovers but also offers a range of recreational activities. Visitors can take leisurely walks along the beach or explore the network of footpaths and cycle routes that wind through the surrounding countryside. The village is also home to a thriving boating community, with a harbor that provides moorings for both pleasure and fishing boats.

For history enthusiasts, Rye Harbour offers a glimpse into its maritime past. The village was once a bustling port and played a significant role in the region's smuggling trade during the 18th century. Today, remnants of the old fishing industry can still be seen, including traditional fishermen's huts and the iconic black timbered Rye Harbour Water Tower.

In summary, Rye Harbour is a charming coastal village in Sussex, boasting a stunning natural landscape that encompasses the sea, estuary, and creek. With its rich biodiversity, recreational activities, and historical significance, it is a destination that offers something for everyone.

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Rye Harbour Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.949205/0.74056204 or Grid Reference TQ9220. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Martello Tower

Grade II listed.

Dairy Cottage

Footpath

Arable field

Footpath to Winchelsea

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Field of legumes

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Drainage ditch

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Cadborough Oast

Single round kiln oast house. Brick built kiln roof. The oast house originally had three round kilns.

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Footpath to Winchelsea

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Legumes

A group of plants belonging to the Leguminosae family. The main types that are grown as crops are clover, peas, beans, lupins, soy and lentils. They are an important crop in a crop rotation cycle, as a break crop, they have the ability to fix nitrogen into the soil. They have a variety of uses as food and forage crops.

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Footpath to Winchelsea

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Footpath to Winchelsea

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Stile on path to Winchelsea

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Drainage ditch

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Footbridge on path to Winchelsea

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Drainage ditch

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National Cycleroute 2

1066 Country Walk is a 31 mile (50 kilometre) walk from Pevensey to Rye. You can follow in the steps of William the Conqueror taking in historical sites on a generally low level walk. The route includes the Normans' landing point at Pevensey, the battle site, and the castles at Pevensey and Herstmonceux. There are links from the main route between Battle and Bexhill and between Doleham and Hastings. It is waymarked using red circles with a sword. Website: Link