European walking route E9, Rye to Dover

European walking route E9, Rye to Dover is a 6.9 km International Hiking hiking trail covering an interesting stretch of countryside.

At 6.9 km, this is a comfortable half-day walk for most hikers. At an average walking pace, plan for roughly 1 hour and 32 minutes.

As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way. Follow the E9 waymarkers throughout to stay on the official trail line.

This trail belongs to the International Walking Network (IWN) — one of Europe's most ambitious cross-border hiking networks. Waymarking and maintenance follow international standards throughout.