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Beachy Head and Lighthouse – Seven Sisters Cliffs loop from Beachy Head

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East Sussex

Beachy Head and Lighthouse – Seven Sisters Cliffs loop from Beachy Head

Moderate

4.8

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214

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Beachy Head and Lighthouse – Seven Sisters Cliffs loop from Beachy Head

04:04

14.5km

280m

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 23, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

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1.06 km

View of Beachy Head and the Beachy Head Lighthouse

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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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1.21 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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1.54 km

View of Beachy Head Lighthouse

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

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1.87 km

View of Beachy Head Cliffs and Lighthouse

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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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3.82 km

Seven Sisters Cliffs

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

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6

4.56 km

Seven Sisters Cliffs

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

As the Seven Sisters, the cliff coast, which is located between Eastbourne and Seaford, is called. They are the most impressive cliffs of the South Downs in Sussex in the …

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8.49 km

The path leads beautifully along the chalk cliffs through the hills, a unique experience. There are always spectacular views of the cliffs of the Seven Sisters and the sea, but be careful, the area is not secured.

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9.65 km

The seventh "summit" of the Seven Sisters. The hiking trail meanders over the chalk cliffs with gentle inclines, a great experience.

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14.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.90 km

6.42 km

169 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

1.95 km

336 m

222 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 18 October

13°C

8°C

5 %

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Comments

August 18, 2022,South Downs Way - Last Leg into Eastbourne - Day 3
Not for the faint hearted but worth the climb! I think this has been the nicest section of the Southdowns Way.
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