The Top 20 Natural Monuments in East Sussex
East Sussex’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments in East Sussex. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in East Sussex. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 27, 2025
Ditchling Beacon
Highlight • Natural Monument
From the summit of Ditchling Beacon, you're afforded a wonderful panoramic view. Standing at 814 feet (248 m) above sea level, it is the highest point along the Sussex Downs. …
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Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters Cliffs
Highlight • Natural Monument
A busy hub for people coming to walk and admire the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs. There is a cafe, toilet block, ice cream van (in summer), shop, visitors’ centre and lots of indoor and outdoor seating.
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Beachy Head and Lighthouse
Highlight • Viewpoint
Beachy Head is an iconic landmark close to Eastbourne. At 162m (531ft) it looms above the sea, its high chalky peak easily recognisable. Its name comes from the French 'beau chef', meaning beautiful headland.
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Cuckmere River Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
This is a beautiful nature trail. The path by the Cuckmere river is good and where the trail meets the Cuckmere river is a fantastic photo spot opportunity. The views …
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Long Man of Wilmington
Highlight • Monument
At 235 feet (72 m) tall, the Long Man of Wilmington is said to be the largest representation of a human form in Europe. However, despite its size and enduring …
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Firle Beacon summit
Highlight • Natural Monument
Standing at 712 feet (217 m) tall, Firle Beacon affords extensive views over the South Downs. There are many ancient burial sites on and around the summit, many of which …
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Bewl Water
Highlight • Lake
Water bus/taxi takes bikes too. We rode 5.75 miles then called and they picked us up in 5 mins, amazing service and £3 each person. Service runs 9am -5pm.
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Blackcap Summit and Trig Point
Highlight • Viewpoint
Blackcap is a National Trust owned area of countryside on the peak of the South Downs, just south east of the village of Plumpton in East Sussex, England. It is …
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Sussex Border Path: Ditchling Beacon to Fishersgate
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Sussex Border Path is a long-distance footpath that is nearly 150 miles (241 km) long and goes around the county boundary of Sussex. It is a relatively new trail …
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Birling Gap and Chalk Cliffs
Highlight • Beach
Birling Gap has been made famous for its coastal chalk cliff recession – the coastguard cottages have been gradually falling into the sea for decades. The pebble beach is currently …
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