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Eastbourne to Seaford via Beachy Head

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Eastbourne to Seaford via Beachy Head

Nicolas planned a hike

May 6, 2026

Eastbourne to Seaford via Beachy Head

Hard

06:27

23.7km

3.7km/h

330m

320m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

South Downs National Park

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Waypoints

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1.20 km

One of 74 Martello towers built along the south coast in the early 1800s to defend against Napoleon, the Wish Tower, built on grassy slopes, is number 73.
visiteastbourne.com/things-to-do/the-wish-tower-p1235351

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2.28 km

Eastbourne Promenade and Pier

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

At 3.3 miles long, Eastbourne Promenade is a hike in itself. Taking in cliff views, gardens, a pier, a bandstand and plenty of benches, it is a lovely place to walk and people watch.

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4.80 km

The Kiosk

Café

6.78 km

Cadence Cafe Beachy Head

Highlight • Rest Area

Cadence Cycle Club is a collective of cyclists geared towards making cycling more accessible for everyone. At the heart of the community are four clubhouses serving as outdoor cycle friendly …

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7.04 km

Beachy Head Pub

Highlight • Pub

Not a very pleasant ride to get to beachy head. You drive several km along the main road and uphill. Because of the curvy roads, cars and buses can't always …

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7.23 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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8.19 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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9.48 km

Belle Tout Lighthouse and Cliffs

Highlight • Monument

9.77 km

Beachy Head Lighthouse

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beachy Head's famous lighthouse at the bottom of the cliffs is an iconic and beautiful statue and part of the famous Seven Sisters. Cycling along the cliffs is not officially …

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10.2 km

Touts

Café

11.3 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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11.4 km

Café

12.4 km

Robertson War Memorial Obelisk

Highlight • Monument

A small "obelisk" here commemorates those who died in the First World War.

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17.2 km

Cuckmere River Footbridge

Highlight • River

Only at low tide can you cross beach from Seaford to Sisters. You must use this bridge to walk across on all other occasions

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17.2 km

Cuckmere Inn

Pub

22.6 km

Seaford Museum & Martello Tower

Highlight • Beach

Martello Tower 74, is the most westerly of a series of defensive towers built between 1804 and 1812 along the coast of Kent and Sussex. they are named after the Torra di Mortella in Corsica.

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23.2 km

Old Boot Inn

Pub

23.3 km

Old Plough

Pub

23.4 km

The Kings Head

Pub

23.6 km

St. Leonard's Church, Seaford

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful Church in Seaford

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23.7 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.47 km

7.40 km

5.12 km

1.42 km

270 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

4.72 km

2.11 km

1.95 km

1.35 km

253 m

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Eastbourne to Seaford via Beachy Head

Eastbourne Promenade

The Wish Tower

Eastbourne Promenade and Pier

Cadence Cafe Beachy Head

Beachy Head Pub

Beachy Head Bomber Command Memorial

View of Beachy Head and the Beachy Head Lighthouse

Belle Tout Lighthouse and Cliffs

Beachy Head Lighthouse

Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters Cliffs

Robertson War Memorial Obelisk

Cuckmere River Footbridge

Seaford Museum & Martello Tower

St. Leonard's Church, Seaford

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