Cuckmere River Trail – Seven Sisters Cliffs loop from Cuckmere Valley

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Cuckmere River Trail – Seven Sisters Cliffs loop from Cuckmere Valley

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Cuckmere River Trail – Seven Sisters Cliffs loop from Cuckmere Valley

02:07

7.99km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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195 m

Seven Sisters Cliffs

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beautiful hike by the sea and cliffs

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809 m

Cuckmere Haven

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The Cuckmere Haven at Exceat is the main entry point for Seven Sister Country Park, known for it’s text book ox-bow lakes. It’s a lovely spot but it’s a bit …

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1.34 km

Cuckmere River Trail

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This is a beautiful nature trail. The path by the Cuckmere river is good and where the trail meets the Cuckmere river is a fantastic photo spot opportunity. The views …

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3.31 km

Seven Sisters Cliffs

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Not for the faint hearted but what an achievement! Walked from Exceat Seven Sisters Country Park to Eastbourne along the Southdowns Way around 10 or so miles. There is a …

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5.01 km

View of the Seven Sisters Cliffs

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Views of the Seven Sisters cliffs are the best views in Sussex, perhaps even the best views in the South of England. They are as beautiful as they are iconic, simply world class!

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6.15 km

View of the English Channel from Cuckmere River, South Downs National Park

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It is such a beautiful view that it feels surreal.
Here is where the rocky hills meet the sandy beach.
Beautiful point of view for autumn, early winter sunsets.

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7.72 km

South Downs National Park

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7.99 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.49 km

3.35 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.32 km

2.90 km

1.45 km

318 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

16°C

9°C

94 %

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Comments

August 7, 2024,Seven Sisters / Nationalpark South Downs, East Sussex, UK

The Seven Sisters is the name given to the cliff coast between Eastbourne and Seaford. These white chalk cliffs are among the most impressive cliffs in the south of England and are definitely worth a short hike.
At the Saltmarsh Café (near the car park) you can sit comfortably outside and enjoy scones and tea.

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