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Overview

This walk is part of a collaboration with the project Every Step of the Way, an artistic project on the South Downs Way.

Please note the 11am start time.

The walk will comprise of two loops so that a shorter walk may be taken if preferred.

The first loop is 4miles with 550 Ft ascent/descent.We will take in the views of Birling Gap, Belle Tout and Beachy Head.

Please bring a snack and include a picnic if you are doing the longer walk.

The overall walk will be 8.8 miles and we will include Crowlink, Flathill Bottom and Michel Dean and we will probably stop for lunch at Birling Gap before retracing our steps to East Dean.

Please text the leader if you plan to join this walk.

There are opportunities for refreshment either at East Dean or Birling Gap.

Thursday, 9 October 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.2km / 8.8mi
Ascent:
423.7m / 1390ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
TV 55738 97803
Nearest postcode:
BN20 0DA
what3words:
mass.ocean.peroxide
Start time:
11:00 am

Free Parking in village car park near village hall. Meet at car park

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking