Winchelsea Beach

Rye, East Sussex

A quiet and historic beach town with watersports options.

Beach Type

Shingle

Facilities

Toilets
Facilities for disabled visitors and cafes and restaurants

Activities

Canoeing
Jet-skiing
Windsurfing and sailing
Access for sailors and windsurfers can be difficult due to steps at the back of the beach

Nature and Wildlife

This is a long beach with some lovely views.

Parking

Free parking with disabled spaces.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Dogs

Dog restrictions apply. there is a dog exercise area.

Awards and Recommendations

Quality Coast Award
Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Rye
County: East Sussex
Latitude/Longitude: 50.9058, 0.719798
Postcode: TN36 4NG
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

From London take the M20 to Ashford then the A2070 to Rye. Access to the beach is off the A259 between Rye and Hastings.

Public Transport

There is a bus service from Rye to Winchelsea. there is also a train station in Winchelsea.

Nearest Railway Stations

Winchelsea (Approx. 2 miles away)
Rye (Sussex) (Approx. 3 miles away)
Three Oaks (Approx. 5 miles away)
Doleham (Approx. 5 miles away)
Ore (Approx. 6 miles away)

Tourist Information

Rye Tourist Information Centre. The Heritage Centre. Strand Quay Rye. East Sussex. TN31 7AY. Tel: 01797 226696. Fax: 01797 223460. e-mail: ryetic@rother.gov.uk. web: www.VisitRye.com

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Rye

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