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.

Stephan unterwegs

July 26, 2023

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Beachy Head is breathtakingly beautiful. The tour over the cliffs and the view of the lighthouse are really worth it.
However, you have to share the view with many others as the area has become very touristy.
There is a café for breaks and there is also an information center with a shop.

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Reli53

April 24, 2022

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Wikipedia: Beachy Head is a chalk headland in East Sussex, England. It is situated close to Eastbourne, immediately east of the Seven Sisters.
The cliff is the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain, rising to 162 metres (531 ft) above sea level. The peak allows views of the south east coast towards Dungeness in the east, and to the Isle of Wight in the west.

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Location: East Sussex, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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