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.

Willem VS

December 19, 2022

BIRLING GAP
and idyllic coastal hamlet between the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head

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Andy

July 21, 2021

Beach is accessed via steps and there's a cafe, although this doesn't open till 10am

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Elevation 10 m

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Location: East Dean And Friston, Wealden, East Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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