Seven Sisters Cliffs – View of the Cuckmere meanders loop from Alfriston

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Seven Sisters Cliffs – View of the Cuckmere meanders loop from Alfriston

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Seven Sisters Cliffs – View of the Cuckmere meanders loop from Alfriston

02:15

8.25km

130m

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: August 6, 2026

Tips

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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656 m

Cuckmere

Lake

4.08 km

Cuckmere River Footbridge

Highlight • River

Only at low tide can you cross beach from Seaford to Sisters. You must use this bridge to walk across on all other occasions

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4.64 km

South Downs National Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

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4.72 km

Seven Sisters Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

beautiful hike by the sea and cliffs

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4.96 km

View of the Cuckmere meanders

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The Cuckmere is a river in England that rises near Heathfield in East Sussex in the south of the Weald and flows into The Channel. The site of the estuary …

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5.11 km

Steps to the Cuckmere Valley viewpoint

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Take it easy up this steep staircase! There’s a treat at the top for you as a reward!
Kid tip - grab a piece of chalk and write your name or encouragement to other hikers on the steps!

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6.22 km

Stone Steps on the Vanguard Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great set of steep steps here, didn't count them but would be a great add to a trail run.

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6.58 km

View of the Cuckmere River

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6.99 km

View of Litlington White Horse

Highlight • Natural Monument

We spotted the Litlington White Horse, a chalk mural on the hillside to the west side of the River Cuckmere, from this spot along the South Downs Way. My Uncle …

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8.25 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.47 km

2.95 km

409 m

252 m

163 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.66 km

2.05 km

1.04 km

363 m

150 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 21 October

14°C

9°C

32 %

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Comments

September 1, 2022,Exceat-Alfriston round trip

A tour based on one completed by another member a few days previously - but I can't find it to give credit! It is probably rated 'Intermediate' because of the steep steps in outward part of the tour (through woodland). On the return from Alfriston there are paths either side of the river. The one I chose was nearly all …