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South Downs Way Trailhead (Eastbourne)

South Downs Way Trailhead (Eastbourne)

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South Downs Way Trailhead (Eastbourne)

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South Downs National Park

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

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Adventurer Nic

June 9, 2022

Hiking

This is the start or finish point of the 100-mile (160 km) South Downs Way at Eastbourne, depending on if you hike or cycle the route east or west.

Nicola Minimicroadventures

June 20, 2022

Cycling

If you’re cycling the SDW, follow the SDW bridleway signs to the left. It’s a brutal climb, but you’ll get great views over Eastbourne!

David Howells

May 3, 2024

Hiking

I was pretty glad to see this after a 160 kilometres and five days of hiking!

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1. Beachy Head Lighthouse to Beachy Head View loop from Exceat — South Downs National Park

24.8km

07:01

520m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Beachy Head loop

9.68km

02:50

250m

Hike the moderate 6.0-mile Beachy Head loop in South Downs National Park for dramatic coastal scenery and iconic white chalk cliffs.

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Moderate

4.9

(59)

561

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3. Seven Sisters Cliffs – Beachy Head and Lighthouse loop from East Dean and Friston

28.4km

07:56

530m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 120 m

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

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South Downs Way Trailhead (Eastbourne)

1. Beachy Head Lighthouse to Beachy Head View loop from Exceat — South Downs National Park

2. Beachy Head loop

3. Seven Sisters Cliffs – Beachy Head and Lighthouse loop from East Dean and Friston

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