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Birling Gap & Beachy Head loop from Eastbourne — South Downs National Park

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Birling Gap & Beachy Head loop from Eastbourne — South Downs National Park

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5.0

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Birling Gap & Beachy Head loop from Eastbourne — South Downs National Park

02:11

19.3km

310m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

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South Downs National Park

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Start point

Train Station

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2.15 km

Eastbourne Seafront Promenade

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Running along the seafront through Eastbourne is great all the way from Holywell to the end by the Martello Tower but this section is possibly my favourite due to being …

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7.05 km

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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7.73 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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8.37 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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10.1 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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15.4 km

Dew Pond With View of Eastbourne

Highlight • Structure

Next to the Trig Point is this dew pond with a stunning view. A dew pond is a manmade pool built to provide a water supply for animals where there …

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19.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.77 km

5.39 km

2.97 km

1.85 km

981 m

313 m

Surfaces

5.73 km

5.29 km

3.48 km

1.76 km

1.71 km

1.30 km

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Thursday 28 May

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Eastbourne Seafront Promenade

Beachy Head and Lighthouse

View of Beachy Head Cliffs and Lighthouse

View of Beachy Head Lighthouse and Seven Sisters Cliffs

Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters Cliffs

Dew Pond With View of Eastbourne

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