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Beachy Head Lighthouse – Beachy Head View Loop from Bus Parking

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Beachy Head Lighthouse – Beachy Head View Loop from Bus Parking

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August 22, 2021

Beachy Head Lighthouse – Beachy Head View Loop from Bus Parking

Moderate

02:23

8.55km

3.6km/h

160m

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

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314 m

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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630 m

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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1.20 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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2.02 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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4.51 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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5.97 km

Belle Tout Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

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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8.55 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.86 km

2.22 km

241 m

224 m

Surfaces

6.14 km

2.22 km

184 m

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Beachy Head Lighthouse – Beachy Head View Loop from Bus Parking

View of Beachy Head Lighthouse and the English Channel

View of Beachy Head Lighthouse from the cliffs

View of Beachy Head and the Beachy Head Lighthouse

View of Beachy Head Cliffs and Lighthouse

Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters Cliffs

Belle Tout Lighthouse

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