Camber Castle walk
Camber Castle lies between Rye and Winchelsea and is surrounded by Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
Built in 1539 by Henry VIII to defend against the threat of being invaded by France and Spain. Camber Castle was one of a series of forts along the south coast built to defend the harbour.
This 3.5 mile circular walk, which passes the castle is generally level and has good disabled access.
What you will find
Rye Harbour Nature Reserve is a Site of Scientific Interest (SSSI). It is a fascinating nature reserve and worth a visit, whether you want to discover the wildlife and plants or explore its history and simply experience the landscape and enjoy a walk beside the sea.
Four bird-watching hides overlook the pools formed from pits made during gravel mining. Each pool has islands that provide shelter and nesting sites for native and migrant birds all year round. Types of birds that are reducing in number in other parts of the country can still be seen here.
Visiting Camber Castle
Camber Castle is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday afternoons during the July, August and September.
For more information, see the Wild Rye website – Camber Castle or contact Rye Harbour Nature Reserve:
Tel: 01797 223862
Getting here
For directions and transport information see the Wild Rye website – Access.
Volunteering
If you are interested in helping us maintain our countryside sites in East Sussex, you can register to be a volunteer ranger.
Contact us
Contact the Countryside Management team.
