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View of the Cuckmere meanders – Seaford Head Viewpoint loop from Alciston

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View of the Cuckmere meanders – Seaford Head Viewpoint loop from Alciston

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View of the Cuckmere meanders – Seaford Head Viewpoint loop from Alciston

07:50

29.0km

390m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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47 m

Bo Peep Hill Viewpoint

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful location and on a good day you have a good panoramic view over the surrounding South Downs countryside. There is also a decent size car park to walk over to Firle Beacon.

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12.9 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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14.8 km

Steps to the Cuckmere Valley viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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14.9 km

View of the Cuckmere meanders

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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16.8 km

Cuckmere

Lake

17.6 km

Cuckmere Haven Beach

Highlight • River

Quite an emotion when you don't plan well when crossing to the other side of the river...

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17.8 km

View of the Seven Sisters from Seaford Head

Highlight • Beach

The Severn Sisters are a series of chalk cliffs on the southern coast of Britain.

Seaford Head is one of the best viewpoints of this classic bit of coast. It's also an important nature reserve with a wide variety of plants, birds and insects.

Do take care as there has been significant rock fall from the cliffs here recently (2024), look out for warning signs and stay away from the edges.

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18.0 km

View of the Seven Sisters Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

These chalk cliffs are one of Britain's prettiest unspoilt coastlines, and are situated in the Seven Sisters County Park. From this point, it is a beautiful view of the Seven Sisters, especially during clear weather.

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20.2 km

Seaford Head Viewpoint

Highlight • Trail

The Coastguard Cottages on the cliff have been built in the 1920's, shortly after the National Coastguard Service was founded. They were put here because Cuckmere Haven was an important place for smuggling. Since they were built the cliff has retreated more then 30 meters, putting the cottages in danger.

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24.5 km

Jack's Rest

Forest

29.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.93 km

8.64 km

6.57 km

2.57 km

2.22 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.09 km

5.81 km

4.89 km

4.59 km

3.99 km

1.61 km

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 22 June

29°C

18°C

43 %

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View of the Cuckmere meanders – Seaford Head Viewpoint loop from Alciston

Bo Peep Hill Viewpoint

View of Litlington White Horse

Steps to the Cuckmere Valley viewpoint

View of the Cuckmere meanders

Cuckmere Haven Beach

View of the Seven Sisters from Seaford Head

View of the Seven Sisters Cliffs

Seaford Head Viewpoint

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