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South Downs Way Trailhead (Eastbourne)

South Downs Way Trailhead (Eastbourne)

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South Downs Way Trailhead (Eastbourne)

Recommended by 136 hikers out of 140

This Highlight is in a protected area

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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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Best Hikes to South Downs Way Trailhead (Eastbourne)

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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 — South Downs National Park

9.68km

02:50

250m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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(56)

540

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

28.4km

07:56

530m

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

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Adventurer Nic

June 9, 2022

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.

David Howells

May 3, 2024

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

Chris Mason

June 2, 2025

This was our final stage of the South Downs Way (Bo Peep to Eastbourne) and the second of a two day hike. The Seven Sisters followed by Beachy Head is pretty brutal.

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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 — South Downs National Park

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

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