The Cuckmere is a river in England that rises near Heathfield in East Sussex in the south of the Weald and flows into The Channel. The site of the estuary is called Cuckmere Haven. In its upper reaches, the Cuckmere has numerous tributaries of which the River Bull is the most important.

The name probably comes from an Old English term for 'fast flowing': the drop in the first 7 km is more than 100 meters. Near its mouth, the river meanders through the Cuckmere Valley, a tidal lake nature reserve.

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Lucas & Kathryn

June 20, 2020

Beautiful. Stunning viewpoint over this little wall coming out of the Friston Forest.!

David Howells

October 2, 2023

Stunning viewpoint looking down at the snake like Cuckmere winding its way to the sea. Lovely viewpoint.

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Location: Cuckmere Valley, Wealden, East Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom

View of the Cuckmere Meanders

1. Seven Sisters, Cuckmere Haven & Friston Forest loop from Birling Gap — South Downs National Park

2. Cuckmere Valley loop from Alfriston — South Downs National Park

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