The Tiger Inn, East Dean – Birling Gap and Chalk Cliffs loop from East Dean and Friston

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South East England

East Sussex

Wealden

East Dean And Friston

The Tiger Inn, East Dean – Birling Gap and Chalk Cliffs loop from East Dean and Friston

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The Tiger Inn, East Dean – Birling Gap and Chalk Cliffs loop from East Dean and Friston

01:44

6.26km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

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153 m

East Dean Village Market

Highlight • Rest Area

East Dean Village Market is a vibrant weekly market held every Wednesday 10-2pm.

We offer over 40 stalls inside the hall and in the car park with a range of …

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248 m

The Tiger Inn, East Dean

Highlight • Pub

Wonderful beer garden in the most beautiful spot of picturesque East Dean, wonderful!

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413 m

East Dean Village Green

Highlight • Pub

East Dean is a village of barely three blocks around a very traffic-calmed Village Green. There is the Tiger Inn, a nice deli where you can also buy a picnic, …

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828 m

Twisted Trees Trail, South Downs National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A wonderful forest full of creaky trees! There are benches to rest on and views of the valley as you climb steeply uphill

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1.05 km

Went Hill and Seven Sisters Viewpoint

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The hiking trail meanders with gentle inclines over the chalk cliffs, a great experience with wonderful views. You always have a great view of the “peaks” of the Seven Sisters.

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2.44 km

Birling Gap & Seven Sisters Visitor Centre

Highlight • Parking

The Birling Gap Visitor Center is the ideal starting point to experience the famous chalk cliffs. There are parking options and information about the national park here. Of course there …

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2.46 km

Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

A busy hub for people coming to walk and admire the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs. There is a cafe, toilet block, ice cream van (in summer), shop, visitors’ centre and lots of indoor and outdoor seating.

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2.57 km

Birling Gap and Chalk Cliffs

Highlight • Beach

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 …

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