The Seven Sisters from Birling Gap
Up and down the white chalk cliffs of the Seven Sisters to Cuckmere Haven.
- Distance
- 5.4 km
- Ascent
- 150 m
- Time
- 1.5–2 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Linear
- High point
- 68 m
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About this walk
The Seven Sisters from Birling Gap is a moderate 5.4 km linear walk with 150 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2 hours. It starts at Birling Gap (grid reference TV 555 960). The start can be reached by public transport.
The Seven Sisters are a line of chalk cliffs rising and falling along the Sussex coast. From Birling Gap, the walk follows the clifftop west over each of the 'sisters' in turn, with the sea far below.
It finishes at Cuckmere Haven, where the river meanders to the sea. The cliffs are constantly eroding and the edges can collapse: keep well back. It's a one-way route; buses run along the A259.
Route
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1
The sisters
Follow the clifftop west from Birling Gap over the chalk summits.
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2
Cuckmere Haven
Descend to Cuckmere Haven and the meanders of the river.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does The Seven Sisters from Birling Gap take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2 hours for the 5.4 km route, which has 150 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 Birling Gap (grid reference TV 555 960). National Trust car park at Birling Gap (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses between Brighton and Eastbourne stop on the A259 near Cuckmere Haven. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Grassy clifftop paths with steady climbs and descents; unfenced cliff edges.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: The cliff edges crumble without warning: stay well back, and keep children and dogs close.
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