Seven Sisters COASTAL HIKE The Chalk Cliffs of Sussex 21km. VERY POPULAR Hike .

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Seven Sisters coastal - The Chalk Cliffs of Sussex 21km.

Cost:

£10 Hike guide Fee. Must be paid in Advance Via WhatsApp or Bank transfer.

Just pay for your own transportation costs. We will travel by train. Return Train travel is under £25. Purchase your Groupsave train tickets from the ticket office and not from the machine. There is an advantage.

So total to bring cash on the day is £35 for Transport costs and hiking Fee.

Text 07590919391 Via WhatsApp please and Ask to be added to the WhatsApp group. For communication purposes.

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Come and join us for what is our most popular day hike and the most exhilarating coastal hike in the South East of England, with breathtaking views of the striking and dramatic white cliffs. A good proportion of the hike is up high on the cliffs as they loom down over the sea beneath. We're off to Sussex to hike the classic Seven Sisters hike from Seaford to Eastbourne.

Trip Highlights:

• Hike one of the most spectacular coastal hikes in England.

• A great physical challenge with several easy options to shorten if needed.

• Enjoy amazing views over the coastline for much of this hike.

• Finish in Eastbourne - England's sunniest town.

• Explore the South Downs National Park - the newest in the UK.

Hike Description.

This hike treats us with many iconic views and fresh sea air high up on the cliffs. The Seven Sisters are a series of white chalk cliffs and are set within the Seven Sisters Country Park. They are remnants of dry valleys in the South Downs and were formed at the end of the last Ice Age by glacial meltwater. There are in fact now eight sisters as an extra one has been created by coastal erosion.

Our hike starts in the coastal town of Seaford which is home to a Martello Tower from 1810 which formed part of a string of 103 towers to defend against French invasion in Napoleonic times. It then follows the cliffs along the South Downs way past Birling Gap and the Belle Tout lighthouse. The lighthouse was actually moved 17 metres in 1999 to stop it from falling victim to coastal erosion. Our hike shall then take us on to the beauty spot of Beachy Head which has a more sinister side, before we head to Eastbourne for some refreshments.

Transport & Meeting Point

We meet at Victoria station at 8:00am leaving the meeting point at 8:30 am for the 8:45 am train. Please arrive on time as we cannot wait for anyone who is late.

We meet between WHSmith (no 34) and Nero Express (no 29) - use Google maps.

Estimated Planned arrival time back into London is 8:00 to 9:00 pm (we have a group train ticket and you are committed for the day until then).

*Food*

Pub Food is available at the famous weatherspoon Pub at the town of Eastbourne after the hike is finished.
This is an opportunity for you to socialize and make new friends In addition to completing a famous and challenging Hike. We reach the pub at around 6 pm or 6.30 pm. Maybe earlier.

We'll stop during the hike for a snack lunch so please bring food and drink. Packed lunches.

Distance & Difficulty

Distance: 14 miles (22 km) Max.
Might be slightly less. 12-13 miles.

Grading: Intermediate/Challenging.

Ascent: 740m

Hiking time: Approx : 5 to 6 hours

What to bring

• Suitable hiking clothes & footwear - ideally hiking boots. Hat & gloves if cold, waterproof jacket, trousers and footwear are recommended.

• Water (ideally 2 litres)

• Packed lunch/picnic

• Money for drinks and refreshments at the pub after the hike.

Safety

This hike is led by a trained hike leader and qualified Outdoor Activity First Aider. Outdoor activities involve a risk of personal injury.

Event will not be cancelled or rescheduled regardless of weather forecast. Only if freak weather is predicted or train strikes are predicted then we will reschedule the event.

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Terms and Conditions:

By participating you agree to all the following terms and Conditions prescribed below

You are responsible for your own safety and well-being. The event host is not responsible for your health and safety.

Cliffs – danger

There are sheer drops off the cliffs and some of these soft chalk cliffs are crumbling at the edges with chunks regularly falling and no fencing in place. Please keep at least 3 metres away from the edges. If you fall, or the ground at the edge of the cliff collapses it will almost certainly be fatal.

By participating you understand that the host and organiser is not liable or responsible for your health and safety.
This is a hobby group.

If you RSVP attending for any event from this meetup group and fail to honour your attendance then you will be permanently banned from all future events. This rule is needed to keep time wasters away.