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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

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View of Eastbourne – The Helen Garden loop from Eastbourne

02:03

7.21km

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: April 16, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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2.76 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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3.41 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 …

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3.64 km

Beachy Head

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Delicious beer and food 👌🏻

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4.23 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. …

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5.20 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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5.47 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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5.81 km

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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6.16 km

Gravel Coastal Path

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great path, even in rainy weather

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7.21 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.24 km

2.14 km

1.17 km

602 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.24 km

1.77 km

1.50 km

398 m

253 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 9 May

14°C

7°C

23 %

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View of Eastbourne – The Helen Garden loop from Eastbourne

Bench With a View of the English Channel

Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team

Beachy Head

View of Eastbourne

View of Eastbourne from South Downs

South Downs Way Trailhead (Eastbourne)

The Helen Garden

Gravel Coastal Path

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