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South East England

Hastings Pier – Hastings Beach loop from West St Leonards

Hiking trails & Routes

South East England

Hastings Pier – Hastings Beach loop from West St Leonards

Moderate

3.6

(5)

152

hikers

Hastings Pier – Hastings Beach loop from West St Leonards

02:13

8.50km

60m

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: June 26, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 2.86 km for 90 m

Open: • 10:00 AM-10:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.32 km

Hastings Seafront

Highlight • Beach

2

1.44 km

The Royal Victoria Hotel

Highlight • Other

A nice hotel in Hastings

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3

2.80 km

Hastings Pier

Highlight • Monument

The pier in Hastings won the coveted Pier of the Year award in 2017 as well as the Stirling Prize for architecture. It was reopened in April 2016 following a …

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4

3.56 km

Hastings Beach

Highlight • Natural

Great place to visit and spend time here.

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5

4.23 km

West Hill Lift

Highlight • Structure

The West Hill Lift provides access up the cliff to Hastings Castle and St. Clement's caves from George Street. It was originally opened in 1891 and for the most part …

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6

4.55 km

Seafront Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

Lots of benches and seating right by the sea

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7

4.78 km

Hastings Beach and Pier

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Nice walk along the beach in Hastings.

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8

5.79 km

Hastings Pier

Highlight • Monument

The pier was destroyed by fire in 2010, but reopened to the public in 2016.
The original pier was festively inaugurated on August 5, 1872.

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8.50 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.25 km

1.48 km

680 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.11 km

1.59 km

678 m

620 m

502 m

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