View of Eastbourne – The Helen Garden loop from Eastbourne

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View of Eastbourne – The Helen Garden loop from Eastbourne

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View of Eastbourne – The Helen Garden loop from Eastbourne

02:03

7.24km

150m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.72 km

Bench With a View of the English Channel

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This perfectly positioned bench offers a place of rest and exceptional views across the South Downs Coast and out to the English Channel.

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3.37 km

Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team

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In addition to hikers and tourists, many people come to Beachy Head who don't know what to do next in life. The Chaplaincy Team is on site with trained helpers who want to provide support in personal crises in order to avoid the worst and find more hopeful solutions.
Your station is in a small house to the right of the shop.
bhct.org.uk

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3.60 km

Beachy Head

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Delicious beer and food 👌🏻

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4.24 km

View of Eastbourne

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From here, just off Beachy Head Road, you are either at the start or coming to the finish of the South Downs Way, depending on which direction you started from. Here you have views north across towards Eastbourne, whilst behind you are the famed cliffs of Beachy Head, and of course to the east, sublime views out over the English Channel.

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5.21 km

View of Eastbourne from South Downs

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The view of Eastbourne is very pretty, especially in May when the hawthorn trees are in bloom. It is best to follow the South Coast Path signs. It leads through the thickets of bushes.

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5.49 km

South Downs Way Trailhead (Eastbourne)

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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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5.83 km

The Helen Garden

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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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