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Beachy Head View – Beachy Head Lighthouse Loop from Birling Gap

Jess Lovelock
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Beachy Head View – Beachy Head Lighthouse Loop from Birling Gap

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August 8, 2022

Beachy Head View – Beachy Head Lighthouse Loop from Birling Gap

Moderate

02:30

8.74km

3.5km/h

200m

200m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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432 m

Seven Sisters Cliffs

Highlight • Natural

Above the visitor center you have a beautiful view of the chalk cliffs.

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2.38 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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2.71 km

View of Beachy Head Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

The section near Beachy Head always offers a breathtaking view over the chalk cliffs to the lighthouse.

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3.06 km

Beachy Head and Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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3.20 km

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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3.77 km

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

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4.60 km

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

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8.74 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.14 km

1.48 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.31 km

2.24 km

945 m

248 m

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