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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

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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: April 16, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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Start point

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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

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 is called Cuckmere Haven. In its upper reaches, the Cuckmere has numerous tributaries of which the River Bull is the most important.

The name probably comes from an Old English term for 'fast flowing': the drop in the first 7 km is more than 100 meters. Near its mouth, the river meanders through the Cuckmere Valley, a tidal lake nature reserve.

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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

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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 is a ranger for the South Downs National Park and confirmed that the horse gets fresh chalk on a regular basis to keep it bright!

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8.25 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.44 km

3.06 km

381 m

181 m

130 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.67 km

2.00 km

1.11 km

315 m

141 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

14°C

6°C

49 %

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

Cuckmere River Footbridge

South Downs National Park

Seven Sisters Cliffs

View of the Cuckmere meanders

Steps to the Cuckmere Valley viewpoint

Stone Steps on the Vanguard Way

View of the Cuckmere River

View of Litlington White Horse

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