Consistently rated as one of the best coastal walks in the UK, the route along Beachy Head, the Sevens Sisters and Cuckmere Haven in the South Downs National Park near Eastbourne has been recognised again, this time by the Daily Telegraph’s Weekend section.. Bill Bryson rates it as one of his favourite walks (anywhere!). Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. ... Sussex Coastal Culture Trail. It’s also extremely easy to navigate. Walking in that direction also means saving the best till last as the Seaford-Eastbourne stretch is by far the more scenic, and on Seaford Head you have the fabulous view of the Seven Sisters before you. Oh well. Continue to the first set of buildings where there is access back tot he road. Where the road turns inland the beach has to be used again through to Normans Bay. What drew us into this beach bar was the sign on the eastern side of the building for Longman ales from a local Sussex brewery. This place is officially on my wishlist. Latest walk summaries are basic information sheets for walks that have yet to be fully documented. We assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Finally, at Eastbourne, you have a long stretch of, you guessed it, shingle beach. This is a true English seaside walk with all that glorifies the typical English south coast towns. Beachy Head is the stuff of poetry…I mean that literally. Turn left into Bay Avenue and return to the head of the beach where there is a path in front of the dwellings. The views are still pretty cool though. I also really like the photos you have taken – beautiful tones and colours. In fact, it’s impossible to get lost, and I challenge anyone to do so. The walk is about 2 miles, so it will take you about 45 minutes to an hour walking from the Italian Gardens to Beachy Head lighthouse. The messaging out there was contradictory (7 hours?!) oh wow. An optional walking return route adds 2 miles/ 3.4 km. Registered Company: 08033675, To book or for more information: Call Carl or Sarah on +44 (0)1323 40 60 90 or email info@exclusivelyeastbourne.co.uk, The Best Walking Trails In The South Downs. I haven’t posted anything new in a while, but I have a whole bunch coming. Follow the road through the village and holiday park then turn left at the junction beyond. The Waterfront at Sovereign Harbour makes the perfect start point for this charming coastal. Here you have the cute candy cane coloured Beachy Head lighthouse. Spending the night in a lighthouse. I advise not walking next to the cliff edge (see next secrtion). You never know these days. I’m currently (in stages) making my way along the South Downs Way. I actually found your site after the walk but it was 100% accurate, covered every concern, consideration and query, and would have been so so useful to have in advance- especially for expectation setting and preparedness. At low tide, it is possible to walk straight to the cliffs start. Accept Read More. Or a bit further back you could try Hassocks to Lewes, and Lewes to Southease. Thank you! It then became a family home and tea house, was almost destroyed during WWII, then got bought by the BBC as a filming location. Both featuring the gorgeous rolling hills of the South Downs, village views down below and lots of cows and sheep. Your guide to the Seven Sisters walk – Seaford to Eastbourne, Walk from Little Venice to Camden in London. The first sister you walk up is quite steep and slippage could happen if you aren’t careful. Just a note, the best views of the cliffs are actually either side of them. I’m now going to try all your other walks because I know how reliable and user friendly your advice is.