Explore Secret Stories RGS Shifting Sands: Rye and Winchelsea Tour, a self-guided interactive walking tour to enjoy whenever you want. A circular walk from Rye, East Sussex. This tour forms part of the Discovering Britain series created by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) to delve deeper into Britain\'s landscapes. A harbour two miles inland. A town that fell into the sea. Sheep that like to live by the coast. Smugglers sneaking across tidal marshes. Pilotless planes appearing from across the water. A coastal walk where you only glimpse the sea from afar. Some surprising stories await on this walk around the historic towns of Rye and Winchelsea.  Discover how coastal processes — tides, waves and currents — have created a distinct physical landscape. Find out how people have made a living from an ever-changing environment subject to the whims of the sea. And explore how the coastal position has influenced military fortifications and defences. This walk is a fascinating story of human resilience, adaptation and survival in response to the forces of nature. Total length: 6.49 miles; Suggested age range: 11+ Purchase this Tour (and more) in the Secret Stories App, available for free download from Android Play and Apple App store. You\'ll find more details of the tour and what it contains in the app!