Beachy Head forms part of the Seven Sisters National Park and the best stretch is from Eastbourne to the Birling Gap. It's where you will find the UK's highest chalk sea cliff!
Start in Eastbourne, the closest free parking is on Dukes Drive where there is a Cafe and toilets nearby (Postcode BN20 7XL). Make the steep ascent up the hill where you will be able to look back and see Eastbourne and it's Pier. Keep walking where you can either choose the upper or lower routes which pass a couple of large football pitches which run to the edge of the cliff!
If you plan on going down to see the lighthouse then check the tide times and you can then use the ladder at Cow Gap to get access to the beach at this point. You MUST check tide times as the lighthouse can only be accessed 2 hours each side of the lowest tide. Depending on the timings you may choose to go down either at the beginning of the hike or at the end on your return.
Make your way higher to the the First Lighthouse Viewpoint where you will catch you first glimpse of Beachy Head Lighthouse. Continue up a very steep route to reach the War Memorial and you can take a break there.
Once you have regained your breath continue on where you will see The Beachy Head Pub. You can make a pit stop there if you like. Now keep along the cliff edge path admiring the panorama views where you will be able to see The Belle Tout Lighthouse in the distance. Keep to the path which runs steep in places both up and down as you follow the cliff edge.
A good place to stop for lunch is either just before the Belle Tout Lighthouse where I've marked the second Viewpoint, or just after where the terrain evens out. Once you pass the Lighthouse it's a gentle downhill walk to the Birling Gap.
Once at Birling Gap you may choose to take a break. There are shops and toilets there. Make you way down the steps and onto the pebbly beach where you can explore, just be careful when walking on the seaweed as it's very slippery!
Then you can make your way back the route you came and enjoy the views as the sun begins to set and the cliffs start to turn to an orange tint. If you get tired there is the option to take the ESS Bus which runs all along the main road. This will lead you back to your starting point.
This hike is rated Moderate/Difficult as there are many steep and slippery parts. Hiking boots recommended if going down to the Lighthouse.
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