Seven Sisters & Birling Gap

If you love hiking and are looking for a one-day trip, this is the perfect spot.

Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters form part of the stunning coastline of East Sussex in South East England. This region is known for its dramatic chalk cliffs, serene coastal walks, and postcard-worthy viewpoints.

Seven Sisters Country Park — spans 700 acres of open chalk grassland and is named after the iconic Seven Sisters chalk cliffs.

Birling Gap — offers a beautiful pebble beach, where you can walk along the shore and even step into the water during low tide.

Belle Tout Lighthouse — built in 1832, now privately owned and famously known as the "lighthouse that moved" due to cliff erosion.

Beachy Head Lighthouse — constructed in 1902, it stands proudly at the base of the cliffs. Its striking red-and-white structure contrasts beautifully.

More details can be found on National Trust Website

Tips

• —Avoid going too close to the cliff edge
• —The route involves a lot of walking, so wear sturdy shoes
• —Keep plenty of water with you.
• —Mobile network coverage is unreliable.

Facilities

• —Toilets can be found at the National Trust Visitor Centre
• —There is a Café which serves coffee and food items.

• —By Car: National Trust parking is available at Birling Gap, Beachy Head Road, Eastbourne, BN20 0AB.
• —By Train: Take the Southern Railway from London Victoria to Eastbourne.
• —By Bus: Local buses are available from Eastbourne to Birling Gap and nearby viewpoints.

The Alfriston Hotel, South Downs

Tucked away in the storybook village of Alfriston, where the rolling South Downs meet the winding Cuckmere River, you'll find a retreat that feels like stepping into a postcard, with great food, dreamy beds, and plenty of surprises along the way.