Eastbourne to Exceat via the Seven Sisters

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The white cliffs known as the Seven Sisters

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Overview

A hilly cliff top walk with spectacular views via Beachy Head. Lunch at Birling Gap (picnic or NT café). Then the Seven Sisters to Exceat for tea before catching the bus back to Eastbourne.

Optional extension for those who want a longer walk through Friston Forest to St Mary's church, East Dean (13 miles, bus to Eastbourne) or on to Eastbourne (16 miles).

Please note the phone number is for use on the day only. For queries please use the email contact.

Saturday, 14 June 2025

Start time:: 10:20 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:: 378m / 1240ft
Type:: linear

Train: London Victoria 8.54, Clapham Junction 9.01, arrive Eastbourne 10.17.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: TV 60942 99081
Nearest postcode:: BN21 3LP
what3words:: blunt.email.hill

Start time:: 10:20 am

Eastbourne Railway Station. Meet at the ticket barriers.

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TV 53406 98907
Nearest postcode:: BN25 4AP
what3words:: built.avid.scariest

Estimated finish time:: 4:00 pm

Exceat - Seven Sisters Visitor Centre

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