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From Folkestone Harbour follow the National Cycle Route 2 through the Lower Leas and continue along the sea wall through Sandgate. Pass the Hythe Imperial Hotel before turning right and joining the Royal Military Canal in Hythe. Continue along the canal passing the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Light Railway station before crossing over the canal at the Palmarsh footbridge and cycling down the lane to the Botolphs Bridge Pub. Turning left down Donkey Street, cycle through the picturesque village of Burmarsh and meander on quiet, country lanes to the small village of St Mary in the Marsh. Pedalling on to Old Romney, cross over the main road before enjoying the country lanes on the way to the historic town of Lydd. From here cycle along the newly constructed cycle path towards Rye. Continue on the road through the village of Camber before rejoining the cycle path and travel past the sheep fields of East Guldeford into the scenic town of Rye. The National Cycle Route 2 runs from Dover to Portsmouth. The route is waymarked by blue signs with white lettering and a red square containing the number 2. The signs are located at all junctions along the route. Link routes are waymarked to and from the local towns of New Romney and Dymchurch where you will find an abundance of shops and services. The Regional Cycle Route 11, which links Route 2 at Lydd to the National Cycle Route 18 at Ashford, is also waymarked with blue signs and white lettering. Accommodation There is an abundance of accommodation in the Hythe, Dymchurch, New Romney, Lydd and Rye, please contact the relevant Tourist Information Centre for more information, details below. Bed and Breakfast houses and camp sites that are located close to the routes are indicated on the map. Tourist Information Centres
Places to visit Romney Marsh Churches While cycling through the area keep a look out for some of the famous Romney Marsh churches. En route you will pass St Mary in the Marsh, the final resting place of author Edith Nesbit, and Lydd, the Cathedral of the Marsh. Many of the Marsh churches are open while at others you may have to obtain the key before letting yourself in RSPB Reserve, Dungeness Open from 9am to sunset daily, the reserve is not only important for its bird life with some 450 species of plants occurring here along with a fascinating array of creatures such as marsh frogs, newts dragonflies and medicinal leeches. Visitor Centre 10am - 5pm (4pm Nov to Feb). Admission to members free. Tel (01797) 320588 Dungeness Power Station Visitor Centre Opening times may vary. For full details Tel: (01797) 321815 The Old Lighthouse, Dungeness Climb the 169 steps for breathtaking views of Dungeness and the English Channel. PLease contact for opening times. Tel: (01797) 321300 Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Light Railway Open all year round this is the longest light railway in the world. The railway was established in 1934 and stations are located at Hythe, Dymchurch, New Romney and Dungeness. Tel (01797) 362353 Port Lympne Wild Animal Park Open 364 days a year. Opening times are from 10.00am to 4.00pm (last admission) closing at 6.00pm Tel: (01303) 264647 Brenzett Aeronautical Museum Open April to the end of October every Saturday and Sunday including bank holidays from 11am to 5.30pm and during July to September only; open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 11am to 5.30pm Rye Harbour Local Nature Reserve Open all year round the reserve is important for a diversity of animals and plants. Situated on the reserve is the 16th century Camber Castle which is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays during the summer months. Small admission charge applies. Tel: (01797) 223862 Cycle hire, spares and repairs
Faire à vélo, l’itinéraire Cyclable National numéro 2 De Folkestone à Rye – 32 milles (52 km) A partir du port de Folkestone suivez l’itinéraire Cyclable National Numéro 2 traversant la partie inférieure du “Leas” et continuez à longer le mur du bord de mer à travers Sandgate. Passez devant le “Hythe Hotel Impérial“ avant de tourner à droite et de rejoindre le Canal Militaire Royal dans Hythe. Continuez le long du canal passant devant la gare ferroviaire du chemin de fer miniature “Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch” avant de traverser le canal à la passerelle piétons de “Palmarsh” et de continuer à descendre en vélo le chemin vicinal qui mène au Pub de “Botholps Bridge”. Tournez à gauche dans “Donkey Street “ passant devant les salons de thé de “Lathe Barn”, traversez ensuite le village pittoresque de Burmarsh et continuez sur les chemins vicinaux tranquilles et méandreux jusqu’au petit village de “ St Mary in the Marsh.” Au village d’Old Romney, traversez la route principale avant de savourer les chemins de campagne menant à la ville historique de Lydd. A partir d’ici, empruntez la piste cyclable nouvellement construite en direction de Rye. Continuez sur la route au travers du village de Camber avant de rejoindre à nouveau la piste cyclable et de continuer au milieu des prairies à moutons d’East Guldeford en direction de la ville scénique de Rye.
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