The iconic Seven Sisters and Beachy Head ~ 22km/14 miles

Do this walk because - it's an absolute classic and has to be done. Enjoy the challenge.

Hike facts
Approximately 22km / 14 miles.
Duration: actual walking time for the full hike, circa 7 hours.
Hike grade: strenuous, with a total ascent exceeding 600m.
Weather: see Eastbourne - BBC Weather
Donation to GOSH: £5 cash on the day
What to take: a packed lunch and plenty of water.

We're not insured, so please have your own insurance for this type of event.

Walk description

From Seaford railway station we'll walk along the seafront and The South Downs Way to traverse a series of dramatic chalk cliffs, called the Seven Sisters. We’ll enjoy fabulous views on one of the best coastal walks in the United Kingdom.

After multiple ups and downs over grassy clifftops we'll take a well earned break at Birling Gap. There are public toilets here.

Rested, we'll set our sights on the famous headland Beachy Head and look forward to another short break to take in the view.

A little later, we'll enjoy our descent to Eastbourne and a gentle finale along Eastbourne's promenade to seek a local pub for a beer or two before we head home 😊.

We're doing this hike with Variety is the Spice Meetup Group

Meeting at
Seaford railway station. We'll be outside the station exit holding a GOSH banner, please see the photo below. Meeting time: 10.20 am, we'll leave at 10.30 am.

TRAVEL
by train
Get a return to Seaford. It costs £37.30 but with a Network Railcard or Groupsave it's £24.40. We'll also need to buy a single from Eastbourne to Lewes. That costs £10.40 but we can get Groupsave at £6.90.

1. Getting there - London Victoria to Seaford. Get the 8.54 am arriving 10.19 am.
2. Coming back - Eastbourne to London Victoria: there are two trains an hour.

Plan your route here: Trainline

by car
There are car parks at Seaford & Eastbourne.
The 12x Coaster Bus travels between Seaford & Eastbourne Journey planner - Brighton & Hove Buses.

KEY INFORMATION
YOU MUST READ THE THREE SECTIONS BELOW - if you join this trip, you're confirming that you have.

1. The perilous bit.
2. Our FAQs, including an explanation of Groupsave tickets which will save you money.
3. See here for what to wear and take

AND FINALLY

• We're raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children

We’ll deduct Meetup fees but all the profits will go to GOSH. After each hike, we’ll let you know exactly how much we’ve all raised. And if you’d like to join us and raise money by leading some hikes, please get in touch – the more the merrier 😊

• We're volunteers hoping to establish a community of friends, so please go with the flow and help out where and if you can.
• If you need to get in touch on the day, you can call Colin on 07941 646 035 or Carl on 07503 237 375 or message on Meetup.