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

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

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

03:47

13.2km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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Parking

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1.65 km

View of Beachy Head and the Beachy Head Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 2013, Beachy Head Lighthouse was restored and painted in its original red and white stripes.

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1.79 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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2.12 km

View of Beachy Head Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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2.45 km

View of Beachy Head Cliffs and Lighthouse

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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3.10 km

View of Beachy Head Lighthouse and Seven Sisters Cliffs

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

There are always wonderful views along the hiking trail over the countryside, the chalk cliffs and out to sea.

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4.49 km

Seven Sisters Cliffs

Highlight • Natural

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

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4.82 km

Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

A busy hub for people coming to walk and admire the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs. There is a cafe, toilet block, ice cream van (in summer), shop, visitors’ centre and lots of indoor and outdoor seating.

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4.84 km

Birling Gap & Seven Sisters Visitor Centre

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The Birling Gap Visitor Center is the ideal starting point to experience the famous chalk cliffs. There are parking options and information about the national park here. Of course there are also souvenirs, snacks and coffee. The "Seven Sisters" are a series of chalk cliffs that have been formed by the coast over centuries. It is definitely worth visiting the chalk cliff formations and hiking through the national park.

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13.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.28 km

4.23 km

626 m

326 m

263 m

258 m

172 m

Surfaces

8.13 km

2.57 km

956 m

667 m

644 m

186 m

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Thursday 25 June

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Comments

May 22, 2025,Wanderung East Dean, Beachy Head, Birling Gap und Seven Sisters

Incredibly beautiful hike. First, we crossed sheep and cow pastures to Beachy Head. Then we walked along the edge of the chalk cliffs toward the Seven Sisters.

Picture 6: A real surprise; here you can just make out dozens of seals lying around on the rocks in the water. Definitely howlers 😅

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

View of Beachy Head and the Beachy Head Lighthouse

Beachy Head and Lighthouse

View of Beachy Head Lighthouse

View of Beachy Head Cliffs and Lighthouse

View of Beachy Head Lighthouse and Seven Sisters Cliffs

Seven Sisters Cliffs

Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters Cliffs

Birling Gap & Seven Sisters Visitor Centre

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