Beachy Head from Eastbourne
Along the seafront and up the Downs to the highest chalk cliff in Britain.
- Distance
- 9.8 km
- Ascent
- 200 m
- Time
- 2.5–3.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 162 m
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About this walk
Beachy Head from Eastbourne is a moderate 9.8 km out-and-back walk with 200 m of ascent, taking 2.5 to 3.5 hours. It starts at Eastbourne station (grid reference TV 609 992). The start can be reached by public transport.
Beachy Head rises 162 m straight out of the sea at the end of the South Downs, with a red-and-white lighthouse on the rocks below. From Eastbourne station the walk follows the seafront past the pier and the Wish Tower to the foot of the Downs, then climbs the grassy slopes to the clifftop. Return the same way, or carry on to Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters.
Route
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1
The seafront
Walk along the front to the foot of the Downs.
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2
Beachy Head
Climb to the clifftop and return.
Summit
Beachy Head
162 m
On the way
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Beachy Head LighthouseLighthouse · 700 m from the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Beachy Head from Eastbourne take?
- Most walkers take 2.5–3.5 hours for the 9.8 km route, which has 200 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Eastbourne station (grid reference TV 609 992). Car parks in Eastbourne (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Trains to Eastbourne from London and Brighton. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Promenade, then grassy downland paths.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Keep well back from the cliff edge, and keep dogs on a lead.
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