Seven Sisters & Beachy Head Cliff top HIKE

This iconic cliff-top hike—widely regarded as one of England’s most spectacular coastal walks—offers breath taking and widely celebrated views of the Seven Sisters' white cliffs and the famous Beachy Head, culminating in the graceful seafront town of Eastbourne. The walk involves a fair amount of ascent and descent—aside from the relatively level stretches near Cuckmere Haven and the final approach along Eastbourne’s promenade, the path is rarely flat. Yet, the majestic scenery makes the effort feel almost effortless.

Important Note: Cliffs Danger

Take care near the cliff edges on this walk. There are steep drops along the cliffs, as they are crumbly and liable to collapse: the official advice is to keep 5 metres from any cliff edge. People taking selfies regularly ignore this advice: don't imitate them. If you fall or collapse of the ground at the cliff's edge would almost certainly result in fatal.

Highlights: Iconic Landmarks

• Martello Tower (Seaford) - The westernmost of 103 Napoleonic-era coastal fortresses.
• Seven Sisters (or Eight 🙂?) Cliffs - Eight undulating chalk cliffs (Haven Brow, Short Brow, Rough Brow, Brass Point, Flagstaff Point, Flat Hill, Baily's Hill, and Went Hill) formed by Ice Age glacier meltwater and sea erosion
• Birling Gap - National Trust site with dramatic cliff erosion (up to 1 meter per year).
• Beachy Head - The highest chalk sea cliff in England at 162 meters, with its current lighthouse built in 1902 to replace Belle Tout
• Cuckmere Haven - A serene river valley where the Cuckmere River meets the English Channel
• Eastbourne Seafront - Victorian elegance with the famous pier and beautiful promenade

Meeting Point & Time: London Victoria Rail Station near Ticket office at 08:30 am
Train: 08:54 London Victoria, change at Lewes at 10:00, arriving at Seaford 10:19 Journey time 1 hour 25 minutes buy a day return tickets to Eastbourne and a supplementary one way ticket from Lewes to Seaford on the day or in advance. 1/3rd off for Group save (minimum 3 people) and Railcard.
Hike Starts: Seaford at 10:20 am
Hike Finishes: Eastbourne at Approx. 17:20
Length: 22 Kms, Hiking time: Approx 6 hours Grade: Hard/Extreme Ascent: 340m
Cost: £10, which covers the organiser fee (train tickets and any other charges not included)
Hike Leader:: Raj 07788839784
What to Bring:
Comfortable hiking shoes/boots, Weather-appropriate clothing.
Lunch, snacks, and plenty of water at least one litre.

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