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Explore The Seven Sisters Walk

The Seven Sisters near Brighton is part of the South Downs National Park. The walk offers glorious views that capture the true beauty of the southern coast. The chalk cliffs are iconic in the south coast, providing breathtaking views of the sea and the neighbouring countryside. 

The Seven Sisters Walk is just 1.5 hours from London so if you are planning a day out, there are stations located at Seaford and Eastbourne. There are also bus links located at major points in the walk so anyone can visit. The easy accessibility for people trying to escape the city makes it a must-do walk!

Seven Sisters in the South Downs in West Sussex
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the scenic seven sisters walk

The popular starting point is Seaford to Eastbourne to capture the real beauty of the views. It is truly the perfect picture opportunity to capture the wonders and beauty of the English Channel and south coast.

Along the walk, there are 3 main points: Cuckmere Haven, Birling Gap and Beachy Head. At these points you will also find toilets, food and drink options to make your day out perfect. Whether you’re looking for a light lunch, grab and go or even a hearty pub lunch, all is on offer along the main points of the Seven Sisters walk.

It is a moderately hard walk taking around 5-6 hours so allow plenty of time to complete. Its combination of hills and walking distance of around 22.2 miles is sure to get your heart rate up. Make sure to wear appropriate footwear for all kinds of terrain. The walk can be shortened with carparks at the main points along the walk.

Key Points:

Start: Seaford, East Sussex

Finish: Eastbourne, East Sussex

Time: 5-6 hours to go from Seaford to Eastbourne Station

Elevation: 500m, combination of flat and hills, not to hard

Terrain: grass, dirt trails, pavement, concrete

Difficulty: moderate

Facilities: toilets and food

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