Winchelsea Beach
Rye, East Sussex
A quiet and historic beach town with watersports options.
Beach Type
ShingleFacilities
ToiletsFacilities for disabled visitors and cafes and restaurants
Activities
CanoeingJet-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
ExcellentLifeguard
NoDogs
Dog restrictions apply. there is a dog exercise area.Awards and Recommendations
Quality Coast AwardMarine Conservation Society Recommended
Location
Nearest town: RyeCounty: 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.comSee the Environment Agency report for this beach