Hard hike. Very 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 9, 2024

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South Downs National Park

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4.47 km

View of the Seven Sisters Cliffs from Crowlink Path

Highlight • Trail

The path leads beautifully along the chalk cliffs through the hills, a unique experience. There are always spectacular views of the cliffs of the Seven Sisters and the sea, but be careful, the area is not secured.

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6.35 km

Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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7.55 km

Belle Tout Lighthouse

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The Belle Tout lighthouse was the original one at Beachy Head. It was built in 1832 and operated until the end of the century. The light was becoming ineffective due …

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8.67 km

View of Beachy Head Cliffs and Lighthouse

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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9.34 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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9.49 km

View of Beachy Head and the Beachy Head Lighthouse

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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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12.5 km

South Downs Way Trailhead (Eastbourne)

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

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24.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.2 km

1.69 km

631 m

221 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.6 km

1.39 km

1.01 km

939 m

633 m

221 m

Elevation

Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

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Saturday 29 November

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