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Beachy Head View – Beachy Head Lighthouse Loop from Birling Gap

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Beachy Head View – Beachy Head Lighthouse Loop from Birling Gap

Hajnalka Godányi planned a hike

May 27, 2021

Beachy Head View – Beachy Head Lighthouse Loop from Birling Gap

Moderate

04:36

15.8km

3.4km/h

390m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Start point

Guest House

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1.27 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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2.09 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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2.66 km

View of Beachy Head Lighthouse from the cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

Views from the cliff are spectacular but take your time and go downstairs to the lighthouse when low tide.

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2.97 km

View of Beachy Head Lighthouse and the English Channel

Highlight • Beach

This coastline is just stunning, in absolutely any weather condition.

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5.47 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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5.78 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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8.04 km

Eastbourne Seafront Promenade

Highlight • Beach

Seaside resort on the English Channel. About 102,000 inhabitants. Lies in the county of East Sussex. The long beach promenade, the beach itself, the Eastbourne Pier or the Wish Tower should be planned for a visit.

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8.21 km

Eastbourne Pier

Highlight • Monument

Construction of Eastbourne Pier began in April 1866 and was completed in 1872. The pier entrance was originally built on the lower promenade. However, it was swept away during rough …

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15.8 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.20 km

5.70 km

1.84 km

733 m

291 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.81 km

3.08 km

2.44 km

767 m

463 m

211 m

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Beachy Head View – Beachy Head Lighthouse Loop from Birling Gap

View of Beachy Head Cliffs and Lighthouse

View of Beachy Head and the Beachy Head Lighthouse

View of Beachy Head Lighthouse from the cliffs

View of Beachy Head Lighthouse and the English Channel

South Downs Way Trailhead (Eastbourne)

The Helen Garden

Eastbourne Seafront Promenade

Eastbourne Pier

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