View of Eastbourne – The Helen Garden loop from Beachy Head

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View of Eastbourne – The Helen Garden loop from Beachy Head

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View of Eastbourne – The Helen Garden loop from Beachy Head

03:36

12.6km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

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1.33 km

Bench With a View of the English Channel

Highlight • Viewpoint

This perfectly positioned bench offers a place of rest and exceptional views across the South Downs Coast and out to the English Channel.

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2.41 km

Beachy Head Bomber Command Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

Memorial to the over 55,000 British airmen who lost their lives in WW2. For many of them, Beachy Head was the last they saw of England.
There are also benches here to relax with a great view over the sea.

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2.44 km

View of Eastbourne and the Beachy Head Lighthouse from the South Downs Path

Highlight • Beach

2.77 km

Beachy Head Monument

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are benches to take a break and a great view!

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4.37 km

View of Eastbourne

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here, just off Beachy Head Road, you are either at the start or coming to the finish of the South Downs Way, depending on which direction you started from. …

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6.08 km

The Helen Garden

Highlight • Viewpoint

Opened as a public park in 1935 The Helen Garden has broad lawns that slope gently seawards giving magnificent views towards Eastbourne pier. It's home to an 18-hole putting course, pétanque court and bowls green, all with beautiful sea views.

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9.15 km

Beach

10.9 km

South Downs Way Trailhead (Eastbourne)

Highlight • Trail

This is the start or finish point of the 100-mile (160 km) South Downs Way at Eastbourne, depending on if you hike or cycle the route east or west.

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11.2 km

View of Eastbourne from South Downs

Highlight • Trail

The view of Eastbourne is very pretty, especially in May when the hawthorn trees are in bloom. It is best to follow the South Coast Path signs. It leads through the thickets of bushes.

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