United Kingdom
England
South East England
East Sussex
Wealden
East Dean And Friston
Birling Gap and Chalk Cliffs
United Kingdom
England
South East England
East Sussex
Wealden
East Dean And Friston
Birling Gap and Chalk Cliffs
Birling Gap and Chalk Cliffs
Cycling Highlight
Recommended by 47 cyclists
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: South Downs National Park
Location: East Dean And Friston, Wealden, East Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom
Top cycling routes to Birling Gap and Chalk Cliffs
- Intermediate
4.8
(10)
60
Beachy Head and Friston Forest loop from Eastbourne — South Downs National Park02:36
39.7km
450m
Intermediate4.3
(3)
189
Beachy Head Lighthouse – Birling Gap and Chalk Cliffs loop from Eastbourne01:41
24.6km
430m
Expert4.8
(8)
122
Rottingdean Beach – Birling Gap and Chalk Cliffs loop from Brighton04:40
73.7km
750m
Tips
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 accessible via scaffolding and steps but the area is known for its rockfalls so caution is advised.
November 10, 2020
BIRLING GAP
and idyllic coastal hamlet between the Seven Sisters and Beachy Headtranslated by
•December 19, 2022
Beach is accessed via steps and there's a cafe, although this doesn't open till 10am
July 21, 2021
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Location: East Dean And Friston, Wealden, East Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom
Top cycling routes to Birling Gap and Chalk Cliffs
- Intermediate
4.8
(10)
60
Beachy Head and Friston Forest loop from Eastbourne — South Downs National Park02:36
39.7km
450m
Intermediate4.3
(3)
189
Beachy Head Lighthouse – Birling Gap and Chalk Cliffs loop from Eastbourne01:41
24.6km
430m
Expert4.8
(8)
122
Rottingdean Beach – Birling Gap and Chalk Cliffs loop from Brighton04:40
73.7km
750m
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