Beachy Head and Lighthouse – Seven Sisters Cliffs loop from Beachy Head

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Beachy Head and Lighthouse – Seven Sisters Cliffs loop from Beachy Head

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Beachy Head and Lighthouse – Seven Sisters Cliffs loop from Beachy Head

03:47

13.2km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.65 km

View of Beachy Head and the Beachy Head Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

This lighthouse was built in 1902. The original lighthouse, that being Belle Tout, was moved in one piece in 1999 following cliff erosion. A new lighthouse was then built. In …

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1.79 km

Beachy Head and Lighthouse

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Beachy Head is an iconic landmark close to Eastbourne. At 162m (531ft) it looms above the sea, its high chalky peak easily recognisable. Its name comes from the French 'beau chef', meaning beautiful headland.

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2.12 km

View of Beachy Head Lighthouse

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The section near Beachy Head always offers a breathtaking view over the chalk cliffs to the lighthouse.

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2.45 km

View of Beachy Head Cliffs and Lighthouse

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This route is part of South Downs Way, a prominent long-distance footpath covering 100 miles (160 km) from Winchester in Hampshire to Eastbourne in Sussex. Sometimes pretty crowded with lots of school kids.

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3.10 km

View of Beachy Head Lighthouse and Seven Sisters Cliffs

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There are always wonderful views along the hiking trail over the countryside, the chalk cliffs and out to sea.

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3.46 km

View of Beachy Head Lighthouse

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From the cliffs on Beachy Head Road you have a beautiful view of the Beachy Head Lighthouse, a beautiful lighthouse.

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4.49 km

Seven Sisters Cliffs

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Above the visitor center you have a beautiful view of the chalk cliffs.

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4.82 km

Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters Cliffs

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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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13.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.51 km

4.11 km

496 m

351 m

259 m

243 m

211 m

Surfaces

8.50 km

2.24 km

947 m

736 m

698 m

< 100 m

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Comments

May 22, 2025,Wanderung East Dean, Beachy Head, Birling Gap und Seven Sisters

Incredibly beautiful hike. First, we crossed sheep and cow pastures to Beachy Head. Then we walked along the edge of the chalk cliffs toward the Seven Sisters.

Picture 6: A real surprise; here you can just make out dozens of seals lying around on the rocks in the water. Definitely howlers 😅

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