Cycle routes
Cycling is healthy, fun and a low cost way of getting around!
Cycling is great exercise: leisurely cycling (around 10 miles/hour) burns calories at the same rate as very brisk walking (faster than 4mph).
For some fun whilst keeping fit, why not join a cycle club?
See the list below for popular cycle routes in and around Rother.
- Guided rides for over 50s (PDF file)
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- 1066 Circular (Large 1.55mb PDF file)
- A long, rollercoaster circular route around the heart of 1066 country, via the majestic Bodiam Castle and historic Hastings. Strenuous riding with over a dozen climbs
- Distance: 25, 28 & 43 miles
- Cuckoo Trail (911kb PDF file)
- The 11mile (16km) surfaced track through the Sussex countryside is a safe route for walkers, cyclists and horse-riders of all ages. An extension runs south from Polegate to Hampden Park in Eastbourne forming part of a National Cycle Network route. Benches and picnic tables along the way offer plenty of places to stop for a break.
- Distance: 11 miles
- Rye & Winchelsea circular (982kb PDF file)
- Explore the areas around the ancient Cinque ports by bike. Moderately strenuous with both long and short climbs
- Distance: 20 miles
- Rye & Romney Marsh Circular (large 1mb PDF file)
- Cycle around the unique landscape of the Romney Marshlands and golden sandy beaches of Camber on this flat and easy ride
- Distance: 25, 30 miles
- Rye Rides (819kb PDF file)
- Three rides around the area of Rye, with on-road and off-road routes, taking in the Military Canal, Camber through to Winchelsea.
- Distance: 5, 9 and 12 miles
Bedgebury Forest and Bewl Water have a range of cycle routes for all abilities, for more details take a look at our parks and open spaces section, or visit the Bedgebury and Bewl Water web sites.
More information on cycle routes in East Sussex can be found on the East Sussex County Council web site.