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Pipewell Gate (Ferry Gate) – The Red Pod loop from Guestling

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Pipewell Gate (Ferry Gate) – The Red Pod loop from Guestling

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Pipewell Gate (Ferry Gate) – The Red Pod loop from Guestling

01:19

23.0km

190m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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High Weald National Landscape

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Start point

Parking

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10.8 km

St Thomas the Martyr Church, Winchelsea

Highlight • Religious Site

Now partly in ruins, the 13th century St Thomas the Martyr Church is dedicated to Thomas Beckett, Archbishop of Canterbury. The church was built when the whole village of Winchelsea was moved inland and uphill after flooding decimated the port of the same name. There are differing accounts as to whether the building was ever finished or if it was partly destroyed in an attack by the French. It is worth looking inside at the intricate masonry, medieval tombs and early 20th century stained glass window.

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11.1 km

Stone Archway

Highlight • Monument

11.2 km

Pipewell Gate (Ferry Gate)

Highlight • Monument

Pipewell Gate gave access to the ferry and later to the road which led from Winchelsea to Rye.

Its alternative name is Ferry Gate. It is newer than the others. Destroyed in the French attack in 1380, it was rebuilt in 1404 by John Helde the Mayor. The remains of his shield can be seen on the ferry side of the gate.

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12.2 km

Site of Old Winchelsea and Sea Road

Highlight • Historical Site

The line of this road was once the location of the beach - now a few miles away.

This area is thought to be the location of old Winchelsea, which at one time was England's third most important tax revenue in southern England. The sea broke through the shingle bank sometime in 800 AD and provided shelter in the tidal estuary for shipping.

Between 1233 and 1288, strong storms eroded the shingle bank and destroyed the settlement. So, in 1288, a replacement new town of Winchelsea was built on higher ground.

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13.0 km

World War II Pillbox on the Hill

Highlight • Monument

You can spot a second World War concrete pill box on your right hand side over the canal

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16.8 km

The Red Pod

Highlight • Cafe

Stop here for a tasty hot dog, tea, coffee or cake. All locally sourced and vegan/veggie options are available. Open 10am to 4pm at the weekend.

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21.2 km

West Wood

Forest

23.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

7.96 km

1.01 km

150 m

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.2 km

4.81 km

720 m

327 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 12 July

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16°C

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Pipewell Gate (Ferry Gate) – The Red Pod loop from Guestling

St Thomas the Martyr Church, Winchelsea

Stone Archway

Pipewell Gate (Ferry Gate)

Site of Old Winchelsea and Sea Road

World War II Pillbox on the Hill

The Red Pod

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