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Royal Military Canal Walk – Winchelsea New Gate loop from Pett

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Royal Military Canal Walk – Winchelsea New Gate loop from Pett

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Royal Military Canal Walk – Winchelsea New Gate loop from Pett

03:17

12.7km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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High Weald National Landscape

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Parking

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808 m

Royal Military Canal Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very pleasant stroll straight along the Royal Militiary Channel between Winchelsea and Cliff End. The area is teeming with beautiful animals and birdlife, such as lambs, ducks, and swans.

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3.98 km

Charles Palmer Wines Cellar Door

Highlight • Restaurant

Beautiful winery with tasting rooms. Ring bell if closed. Super friendly & knowledgable. Good wines, restrooms & water tap.

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4.13 km

The Watcher Sculpture on the 1066 Country Walk

Highlight • Historical Site

The Watcher is one of the evocative sculptures along the long-distance 1066 Country Walk route. This sentry is beautifully carved from wood and watches for the invading army. He stands by Wickham Manor Farm.

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4.61 km

Winchelsea New Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in the 13th Century, this (and the nearby ditch) were part of Winchelsea's defences. In 1380, the French gained entry through this gate and gave the town a good, old-fashioned sacking!

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5.68 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 …

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6.12 km

Strand Gate and Lookout View of Rye Bay

Highlight • Monument

This gate is one of the three that once existed in the town. Built in the late 13th century, it provided access to the port.
This gate appears in Thackeray's …

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6.71 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 …

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12.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.91 km

3.08 km

1.96 km

584 m

147 m

Surfaces

7.36 km

3.09 km

1.03 km

866 m

328 m

Elevation

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Thursday 7 May

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Royal Military Canal Walk – Winchelsea New Gate loop from Pett

Royal Military Canal Walk

Charles Palmer Wines Cellar Door

The Watcher Sculpture on the 1066 Country Walk

Winchelsea New Gate

St Thomas the Martyr Church, Winchelsea

Strand Gate and Lookout View of Rye Bay

Site of Old Winchelsea and Sea Road

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