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Escape the rush of the city and immerse yourself in an incredible, high-impact 30 kilometer panoramic journey across the premier chalk cliffs and dramatic maritime landscapes of the South Downs National Park. Stretching from the historical coastal town of Seaford directly to Eastbourne, this beautiful point-to-point route is a masterclass in UK coastal trekking, curated specifically for lovers of sweeping sea views and rolling horizons.
We gather in the morning at London Victoria Station to head down to the coast, stepping straight onto the trails to begin our journey across the cliffs.

### The Scenic Highlights & Key Viewpoints

• Seaford Head: Experience your first grand panoramic look looking east across the river mouth, delivering the most famous postcard view of the entire chain of the Seven Sisters.
• Cuckmere Valley & The Litlington White Horse: Wander along the sweeping, tranquil floodplains of the Cuckmere River while catching a magnificent view of the famous 93-foot prancing white horse carved into the steep chalk of Hindover Hill.
• The Seven Sisters (Brass Point & Went Hill): Conquer the iconic white chalk giants, marching up and down the giant undulating shoulders of the cliffs to hit major coastal crests like Brass Point and Went Hill.
• Beachy Head: Push onward to the grand finale as we ascend the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain, offering jaw-dropping views looking down at the iconic red-and-white striped lighthouse below.
• Holywell Descent to Eastbourne: A beautiful, gradual winding descent off the high downs that leads directly onto the grand Victorian promenade of Eastbourne where our epic journey concludes.

### The Flow of our Day

We will launch our trek from Seaford with a quick morning briefing, and a structural warm-up before stepping onto the wilderness trail.
Our mid-hike lunch stop is perfectly positioned right on a high crest of the cliffs—allowing us to relax, chat, and refuel with a massive maritime landscape unfolding right in front of us. From there, we keep our momentum going through rolling coastal pastures and successive, roller-coaster cliff climbs until our route is beautifully complete at Eastbourne.
To celebrate a magnificent day out in nature, we will finish by dropping into a wonderful, classic pub in Eastbourne for an optional, well-deserved cold drink and a chat.

### Who is this Hike For?

Everyone who is an experienced hiker especially if you like a long-distance endurance walk and love getting a full, active day out in the elements. Given the rolling, undulating coastal ascents, we will manage our energy steadily to soak in the views without rushing. If you have a solid level of walking fitness, love wide-open spaces, and want a true physical achievement by the sea, this is the perfect line-up for you.

### 🕓 Schedule & Meeting Info

• MEETING TIME: 08:30 AM London Victoria Station – Next to the information booth near platform 12
• TICKETS : Buy an Off-Peak Day Return from London Victoria to Seaford. You will use the outbound portion to get to Seaford in the morning, and the return portion is fully valid to catch your train back to Victoria from Eastbourne at the end of the day.
• HIKE START: ~10:20 AM Seaford Station
• LUNCH: Packed Lunch
• HIKE FINISH: ~19:30 PM Eastbourne (No guarantees)
• RETURN TRAINS: Running regularly from Eastbourne Station back to London Victoria.

### 📍 Hike Overview

• Grade: Moderate to Strenuous Endurance 🥾🥾🥾
• Distance: ~30km
• Hiking Time: ~8.5 hours (plus breaks)
• Ascent: ~700m of rolling coastal climbs
• Terrain: Hard-packed chalk cliff paths, exposed coastal turf, and shingle segments.
• Pace: Moderate and sociable with healthy, steady stops at the major summits.
• Hike Leader: Abhi – 📞 07865278687

### What to Bring

• Full kit list – Click Here
• ✅ Hiking boots or sturdy trail shoes with excellent grip
• ✅ Suitable clothing and layers (this is an exposed coastal route with zero protection from wind/rain)
• ✅ Packed lunch, high-energy snacks, and plenty of water
• ✅ Train ticket, contactless card, or travelcard

### Stay Connected

Step out of London and into centuries of history on this scenic walk through the Lee Valley, beginning near Waltham Abbey. You’ll make your way to the magnificent Waltham Abbey Church, a site with almost a thousand years of history and closely linked to King Harold II, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England. Explore the abbey grounds and see the traditional site of Harold’s burial following his death at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, before leaving the town behind and joining the waterways, towpaths and open landscapes of the Lee Valley.
From here, you’ll follow the River Lea and its network of canals, lakes and nature reserves south towards Cheshunt, where we’ll stop for lunch beside the water. After lunch, continue north through the quieter stretches of the valley towards Broxbourne, enjoying an easy-going mix of riverside paths, wildlife and wide-open views along the way. At the finish, there’s the option to round off the day properly with a drink at a beautiful riverside pub, relax by the water and catch up with the group before making your way home.

### 🕘 Schedule & Meeting Info

• Meeting Time: 10:10 Waltham Cross Station outside the main entrance
• Train Departure: Every 30 mins from London Liverpool street or Tottenham Hale
• Tickets: Oyster/Travel Card or return ticket to Broxbourne
• Hike Start: Waltham Cross Station 10:10
• Lunch: pack lunch (bring water,snacks and lunch)
• Estimated finish: 16:30 Broxbourne Station

Return to London: Trains every 20–30 minutes

🎫 Train fare is not included please purchase your own return ticket in advance or on the day.

### 📍 Hike Overview

• Grade: beginner 🥾
• Hiking time: 3 hrs 45 mins excluding breaks
• Distance: 15 km
• Accent: 15 m
• Terrain: well-maintained towpaths, gravel park trails,
• Pace: Social with regular breaks

Starting in Maidenhead, you’ll quickly leave the town behind and join the River Thames, following one of the most attractive stretches of the Thames Path towards Marlow. As you walk beside the river, you’ll pass through a changing landscape of waterside meadows, wooded hills and peaceful riverside communities, with the Thames beside you for much of the journey. Along the way you’ll pass close to Cookham, Cookham Dean and Bourne End, with views towards Winter Hill and the rolling countryside above the river.
Your journey continues upstream as the Thames winds towards Marlow, giving you plenty of classic river views, boats, locks and quiet stretches of countryside along the way. As you approach Marlow, the landscape opens up for a great finish beside the river, with the town’s attractive riverside setting providing the perfect place to round off the hike. Expect a varied and very scenic walk combining Thames-side paths, historic riverside settlements and beautiful Chiltern countryside — all easily accessible by train from London.

MEETING TIME: 10:30 Maidenhead Station outside the main ticket. office(Elizabeth Line/GWR from London)
TICKETS: Direct trains from London Paddington to Maidenhead. Contactless accepted. or Off-Peak Day Return: LONDON TERMINALS → MARLOW.
WALK STARTS: 10:40 at Sevenoaks Station
LUNCH: Pack Lunch
WALK FINISHES: Approx 16:00 at Marlow Station. (Contactless accepted)

🚆 Train fare is not included – please purchase your own return ticket in advance or on the day.

🎒 What to Bring
✅ Hiking boots or sturdy shoes
✅ Waterproof jacket & layers for changing weather
✅ Packed lunch, snacks & water
✅ Train ticket / Contactless / Travelcard