Beachy Head, The South Downs and The Seven Sisters

Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters form the eastern gateway to the South Downs where the rolling chalk hills abruptly end with the famous white cliffs towering above the English Channel. Together they form one of the longest stretches of undeveloped coastline on the south coast. The South Downs Way footpath runs along the coast from Eastbourne to Cuckmere Haven.

Walking between Eastbourne Station and Seaford Station along the England Coast Path and part of the South Downs Way is a popular walking challenge with contrasting views along the way.

South Downs National Park

Birling Gap

To the west of Beachy Head, past the famous Belle Tout lighthouse lies Birling Gap, where there are steps to the beach, a National Trust café and shop.
National Trust - Birling Gap

Birling Gap

Birling Gap, Seven Sisters and Seaford Head

The Seven Sisters

Seven Sisters and Belle Tout

The Seven Sisters

Between Cuckmere Haven and Birling Gap rise the Seven Sisters cliffs - Haven Brow, Short Brow, Rough Brow, Brass Point, Flagstaff Point, Flat Hill, Baily's Hill and Went Hill Brow. They have featured in numerous films and TV shows, often as a stand-in for the White Cliffs of Dover.

Cuckmere Haven and Seaford Head

The low lying areas of the cuckmere valley, the river meanders and the estuary provide a contrasting landscape to the peaks of the South Downs either side of it.

Seaford Head rises above the haven to the west and overlooks the seaside town of Seaford and port town of Newhaven and the Ouse valley.

Seven Sisters Country Park

Cuckmere Haven and Seaford Head

Walking on the groynes at Cuckmere Haven

Beachy Head: Reimagined

Beachy Head Model

Beachy Head: Reimagined

Start your adventure at the Beachy Head Experience visitor centre and then explore the coast your own way.
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Chalk Cliff Trust
John Jackson Charitable Trust
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