Environment Agency
Channel obstructed by a shingle bank
Recent storms have deposited a large shingle bank in the area of Beacon No.4 position 50.55.700N 0.46.449E.
![](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/655e36a53e1c2e000d69371a/Rye_harbour_1.jpg)
Aerialphotograph of Rye Harbour with the shingle bank area marked in red. It is at top right of the text box.
![](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/655e38936223a2000d5d89a9/Rye_harbour_2.jpg)
Photograph of a large shingle bank at Rye Harbour. It extends 7 metres from land into the channel.
Strand Quay: visitor moorings closure
The visitor moorings will be open from 1 April to 2 October 2023.
A limited number of visitor berths are available.
You should arrange a mooring in advance by contacting the harbour office.
Contact the harbour office
Email rye.harbour@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Call the Rye Harbour office on 01797 225225.
Last updated 23 November 2023 +show all updates
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Added information about a channel that's obstructed by a shingle bank.
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Updated the information as the moorings will be open April to October 2023.
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The visitor moorings in Strand Quay are closed October 2022 to late March 2023.
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Removed old restriction
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Restrictions removed.
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New restriction added.
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new notice for Rye Harbour
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Added new notice.
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Old notice removed.
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New notice added.
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New notice added.
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Old notice removed.
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New notice added.
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New notices added.
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New notice added and old notices removed.
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New notices added on 16 April 2014.
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First published.