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The World’s 100 Best Hikes

Seven Sisters

South Downs, United Kingdom

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Seven Sisters

A coastal walk along white chalk cliffs on the South Downs, between Seaford and Eastbourne. The path climbs and drops over each cliff summit in turn, with green downland inland and a pebble beach below.

Highlights

  • Chalk cliff tops
  • Birling Gap beach stairs
  • Lighthouse approach to Eastbourne

Good to know

  • Repeated steep climbs; wear shoes with grip
  • No shelter; strong wind and sun exposure
  • Buses 12X and 13X; infrequent service

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