We are the Chiltern Young Walkers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Join us for one day of walking or two during our weekend break to the South Downs.
The walk on Sunday takes us up Hindover Hill, known locally as the High and Over. From the top, we’ll enjoy beautiful views over the winding Cuckmere River and out to sea. Then after heading along some scenic countryside paths, with great views over the nearby valley and vineyard, we’ll arrive at the historic St Andrew’s Church, Bishopstone. We will stop here for lunch, where there are many benches to sit on and where you can also have a look around the quaint eighth century church.
Henceforth we’ll return to the coast, whereupon we will walk along it before a short uphill stroll to reach Seaford Head. There are great views across the beautiful Seven Sisters cliffs from this location. Then it’s back down the other side of Seaford Head to Cuckmere Haven beach, where they’ll be the chance to have a paddle to cool off.
Then it’s just a short walk along the river before we get back to our cars and the walk is over.
Please bring packed lunch. Sandwiches, cold drinks and snacks usually available from the Seven Sisters Country Park Visitor Centre, where the walk begins.
A shorter, self-navigable route is also available on this day. Scroll down for details.
Dogs are welcome, but it is your responsibility to keep control of them.
Anyone who would like to is more than welcome to join us for dinner in the large Beachy Head pub, just a short drive away, after the walk.
Shorter option
A shorter, self-navigable, six-mile linear version of this route is available for people who’d like to stay for the second day of the weekend, but not walk so far. The shorter stroll will include Cuckmere Haven river and beach for the opportunity to swim/paddle or just enjoy the sights and sounds of the seaside, and Seaford Head, from which there’s a great view of the Seven Sisters. A printed out map of the shorter route - which includes 410 feet (125 metres) of ascent - can be provided on the day.
Parking and start point details
We will meet in the car park outside the Seven Sisters Country Park Visitor Centre in Litlington Rd, Exceat BN25 4AD. The cost to park all day is £7. You can also pay to park using the RingGo app, for an additional 40p charge, using the location number 40750. They have listed the location as: ‘Seven Sisters Car Park and Coach Park, Off Street.’
What to bring - checklist
An advisory, non-exhaustive list of what to bring on a walk:
🔵 A sturdy pair of walking boots that you have already walked in (essential). 🥾
🔵 Lots of water (essential). Advice: Two 1.5l bottles of water. 💧
🔵 A decent pair of walking socks (or maybe two socks on each foot) - to prevent blisters. 🧦
🔵 Packed lunch. 🥪
🔵 Sun cream (weather pending). 🧴
🔵 Rain jacket (weather pending). 🌧️
🔵 Small packet of pocket-sized tissues. 🤧
🔵 Multi-sized packet of plasters - in case of blisters, bramble cuts etc. 🩹
🔵 Backpack for your belongings. 🎒
🔵 Savlon - for any minor insect bites that may occur. 👍
