Photos taken on walks in the Cities,

Towns and Villages of the Untied Kingdom

Rye

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Is a small town and civil parish in the Rother district, in East Sussex, England, two miles from the sea at the confluence of three rivers: the Rother, the Tillingham and the Brede. In medieval times, as an important member of the Cinque Ports confederation, it was at the head of an embayment of the English Channel, and almost entirely surrounded by the sea.

At the 2011 census, Rye had a population of 4,773. Its historical association with the sea has included providing ships for the service of the Crown in time of war, and being involved in smuggling. The notorious Hawkhurst Gang used its ancient inns The Mermaid Inn and The Olde Bell Inn, which are said to be connected to each other by a secret passageway.

Those historic roots and its charm make it a tourist destination, with hotels, guest houses, B&Bs, tea rooms, and restaurants. One such hotspot is Mermaid Street, which was named one of the most instagrammed streets in the UK. Rye also has a small fishing fleet, and Rye Harbour has facilities for yachts and other vessels. Wikipedia

Walk 1 in Rye – Lucknow Place Car Park, Fishmarket Road to Strand Quay
Approximately 1.89 miles – 1.17 km

The walk starts in Lucknow Place Car Park, Fishmarket Road – Fishmarket Road – Landgate – E Cliff – Tower Street – Rope Walk- Eagle Road – Rope Walk- Cinque Ports Street – Market Road – Rye Station, Station Approach – Ferry Road – Cinque Ports Street – Wish Street – Rye Windmill, Ferry Road – The Strand Car Park – Strand Quay

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Walk 2 in Rye – Strand to E Cliff
Approximately 0.68 miles – 0.42 km

The walk starts in Strand – Mermaid Street – Traders Passage – Mermaid Street – Market Street – Church Square – St Mary’s Church, Church Square – Watchbell Street – Lion Street – High Street – E Cliff