Seven Sisters Cliffs, United Kingdom

Seven Sisters Cliffs

A row of white chalk cliffs on England's south coast.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Seven Sisters Cliffs

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the cliff path from Birling Gap towards Cuckmere Haven.
  2. AfternoonWalk up to the Belle Tout lighthouse for the classic view of the cliffs.
  3. EveningHave dinner in a pub in Alfriston or East Dean.

Day 2

Walk on to Beachy Head and Eastbourne.

What to eat

A Sussex pub lunch and a local ale.

Local tips

Make the most of Seven Sisters Cliffs

Beat the crowds

Sunny weekends are busy at Birling Gap. Weekdays are calm on the clifftop path.

Best photo spot

The row of white cliffs from Seaford Head, with the old coastguard cottages in front.

Getting there

Trains run to Seaford, then a walk over the headland. Buses run along the coast between Brighton and Eastbourne.

Don't miss nearby

Beachy Head lighthouse, and the meandering Cuckmere river valley.

Good to know

Stay well away from the edges and the base of the cliffs: they crumble without warning. The full clifftop walk is hilly but spectacular.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Seven Sisters Cliffs

Getting there

  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW)50 km away
  • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)95 km away
  • Brighton25 km away
  • Canterbury85 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature, Coast
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryUnited Kingdom

Questions

Seven Sisters Cliffs: good to know

Is Seven Sisters Cliffs worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature and the coast. A row of white chalk cliffs on England's south coast.

How many days do you need in Seven Sisters Cliffs?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Seven Sisters Cliffs?

You can visit all year. Sunny weekends are busy at Birling Gap. Weekdays are calm on the clifftop path.

How do you get to Seven Sisters Cliffs?

The nearest airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), about 50 km away. Trains run to Seaford, then a walk over the headland. Buses run along the coast between Brighton and Eastbourne.

What is there to see near Seven Sisters Cliffs?

Nearby hidden places include Brighton (25 km), Canterbury (86 km) and London (88 km).

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