{"id":468,"date":"2018-03-29T21:32:03","date_gmt":"2018-03-29T19:32:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/love-adventure.com\/?p=468"},"modified":"2021-11-08T17:41:36","modified_gmt":"2021-11-08T16:41:36","slug":"seven-sisters-hike-england","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/seven-sisters-hike-england\/","title":{"rendered":"The Seven Sisters Hike to Beachy Head"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There are a handful of places that I have wandered that have left me speechless. It feels as though they have taken a part of my heart and I return to them whenever I can. These places never seem to lose their magic. The Seven Sisters hike and Beachy Head is one of those places. I can almost feel being there when I close my eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seven Sisters is a series of chalk cliffs along the southern coast of England on the English Channel. Beachy Head is the highest chalk cliff in Britain and is found just after the Seven Sisters. There are several paths for the Seven Sisters hike that you can take on top of the cliffs between Seaford and Eastbourne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Seven Sisters hike with Beachy Head is a once in a lifetime experience and easily reached from Brighton or London which makes it a perfect day trip when visiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-8.jpg\" alt=\"Seven Sisters Hike\" class=\"wp-image-3346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-8-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-8-370x555.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-8-185x278.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-8-740x1110.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-8-20x30.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-8-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-8-32x48.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-18.jpg\" alt=\"hiking Seven Sisters\" class=\"wp-image-3353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-18.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-18-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-18-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-18-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-18-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-18-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-18-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-18-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-18-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-18-72x48.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1079623e359\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1079623e359\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/seven-sisters-hike-england\/#About_the_Seven_Sisters_Cliffs\" title=\"About the Seven Sisters Cliffs\">About the Seven Sisters Cliffs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/seven-sisters-hike-england\/#Birling_Gap\" title=\"Birling Gap\">Birling Gap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/seven-sisters-hike-england\/#Belle_Tout_Lighthouse\" title=\"Belle Tout Lighthouse\">Belle Tout Lighthouse<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/seven-sisters-hike-england\/#About_Beachy_Head\" title=\"About Beachy Head\">About Beachy Head<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/seven-sisters-hike-england\/#Beachy_Head_Lighthouse\" title=\"Beachy Head Lighthouse\">Beachy Head Lighthouse<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/seven-sisters-hike-england\/#Seven_Sisters_Hikes\" title=\"Seven Sisters Hikes\">Seven Sisters Hikes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/seven-sisters-hike-england\/#Hike_to_Seaford_Head_photo_opportunity\" title=\"Hike to Seaford Head (photo opportunity)\">Hike to Seaford Head (photo opportunity)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/seven-sisters-hike-england\/#Seven_Sisters_to_Birling_Gap_Circular_route\" title=\"Seven Sisters to Birling Gap (Circular route)\">Seven Sisters to Birling Gap (Circular route)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/seven-sisters-hike-england\/#Seven_Sisters_to_Beachy_Head\" title=\"Seven Sisters to Beachy Head\">Seven Sisters to Beachy Head<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/seven-sisters-hike-england\/#Birling_Gap_to_Beachy_Head_Circular_route\" title=\"Birling Gap to Beachy Head (Circular route)\">Birling Gap to Beachy Head (Circular route)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/seven-sisters-hike-england\/#Searching_for_fossils_and_sea-glass_at_Seven_Sisters\" title=\"Searching for fossils and sea-glass at Seven Sisters\">Searching for fossils and sea-glass at Seven Sisters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/seven-sisters-hike-england\/#How_to_get_to_Seven_Sisters\" title=\"How to get to Seven Sisters\">How to get to Seven Sisters<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/seven-sisters-hike-england\/#From_London\" title=\"From London\">From London<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/seven-sisters-hike-england\/#From_Brighton\" title=\"From Brighton\">From Brighton<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/seven-sisters-hike-england\/#Seven_Sisters_and_Beachy_Head_Map\" title=\"Seven Sisters and Beachy Head Map\">Seven Sisters and Beachy Head Map<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/seven-sisters-hike-england\/#Where_to_visit_after_Seven_Sisters\" title=\"Where to visit after Seven Sisters?\">Where to visit after Seven Sisters?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Seven_Sisters_Cliffs\"><\/span>About the Seven Sisters Cliffs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Seven Sisters can be found in the Seven Sisters Country Park (Exceat, BN25 4AD) that is part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southdowns.gov.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">South Downs National Park<\/a>. They are a series of 7 chalk cliffs. Each of the cliffs has a name (Haven Brow, Short Brow, Rough Brow, Brass Point, Flat Hill, Bailey&#8217;s Hill, and Went Hill).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-5.jpg\" alt=\"Seven Sisters walk\" class=\"wp-image-3347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-5-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-5-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-5-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-5-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-5-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-5-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-5-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-5-72x48.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Birling_Gap\"><\/span>Birling Gap<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Birling Gap is a break between the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head cliffs. Here you can find a pebble beach with incredible views of the cliffs. While there is plenty of parking and convenient bus stops at Birling Gap, the beach is only accessible via stairs. There are also refreshments available at this location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Belle_Tout_Lighthouse\"><\/span>Belle Tout Lighthouse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Belle Tout Lighthouse was built in 1831 to help ships see the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head but unfortunately, due to its location, it was not very successful. It eventually went out of commission in 1902 when Beachy Head Lighthouse was built. Now Belle Tour is a decommission but beloved lighthouse as it appears in some television shows and movies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-1.jpg\" alt=\"Belle Tout Lighthouse\" class=\"wp-image-3348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-1-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-1-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-1-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-1-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-1-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-1-72x48.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Beachy_Head\"><\/span>About Beachy Head<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beachy Head is the highest chalk sea cliff in England at 162 meters (531 ft). Formed over 66 million years ago and were exposed during the Ice Age when the English Channel and coastline were formed. This cliff, along with the Seven Sisters, is being slowly eroded away by the English Channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-9.jpg\" alt=\"Beachy Head\" class=\"wp-image-3355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-9.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-9-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-9-370x555.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-9-185x278.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-9-740x1110.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-9-20x30.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-9-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-9-32x48.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beachy_Head_Lighthouse\"><\/span>Beachy Head Lighthouse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beachy Head Lighthouse was built in 1902 to help ships navigating the area during foggy times. Because this lighthouse was built out in the water away from the coast they had to build a temporary cable car to reach the location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seven_Sisters_Hikes\"><\/span>Seven Sisters Hikes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Seven Sisters hikes start near Seaford at Exceat. There are bus stops and parking lots (car parks) just after the Cuckmere Inn as I noted on the map at the end of this article. Here you will find all of the parking lots, bus stops, and some starting points for the hikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; padding: 1.0em; max-width: 45.0em; margin: 1.0em 0; border: solid 1.0px #cccccc;\"><strong>WANDERING WARNING: <\/strong>Seven Sisters is a very delicate landscape that is constantly being eroded away. Please do not sit or stand on the edge of the cliffs. They can, and have, broken off. Respect nature and avoid picking flowers or removing pieces of the cliff.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3349\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-13.jpg\" alt=\"Seven Sisters Country Park\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-13.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-13-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-13-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-13-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-13-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-13-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-13-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-13-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-13-72x48.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hike_to_Seaford_Head_photo_opportunity\"><\/span>Hike to Seaford Head (photo opportunity)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few paths you can take, the first is to Seaford Head with a famous photo spot to capture all Seven Sisters. This path will take you about 1 hour and 30 minutes and is a circular path. It isn\u2019t a difficult path but it can be muddy so wear appropriate shoes. (<a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/escc-seven-sisters-broadsheet-110618.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">See the path<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also have the ability to just visit the beach at the start of the Seven Sisters cliffs. As many times as I visited this beach I never saw anyone swimming. The water is very cold, the wind can be brutal, and the weather doesn\u2019t typically get incredibly hot in England.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-15.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-15-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-15-370x555.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-15-185x278.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-15-740x1110.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-15-20x30.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-15-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-15-32x48.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seven_Sisters_to_Birling_Gap_Circular_route\"><\/span>Seven Sisters to Birling Gap (Circular route)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a circular path that takes you across the cliffs to Birling Gap. From there you go inland to the Friston Forest and back to where you began (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrail.co.uk\/south-downs-way\/route\/seven-sisters-friston-forest-circular-walk\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">see map<\/a>) This walk is just under 13km (8 miles) in length and takes about 6 hours. The cliffs can be incredibly steep and challenging depending on the weather. Be very mindful to wear proper footwear and stay away from the edge of the cliffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-11-1.jpg\" alt=\"Seven Sisters Cliffs\" class=\"wp-image-3356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-11-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-11-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-11-1-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-11-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-11-1-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-11-1-185x139.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-11-1-740x555.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-11-1-1110x833.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-11-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-11-1-64x48.jpg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seven_Sisters_to_Beachy_Head\"><\/span>Seven Sisters to Beachy Head<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you get onto the cliffs then you can continue along the coast past Birling Gap until you reach Beachy Head. This is my favorite path as you gradually work your way up to the highest point where you can be rewarded with a nice meal and pint at the Beachy Head pub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/escc-seven-sisters-broadsheet-110618.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Use this map<\/a> if you are doing the circular route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This route is about 10.4km (6.4 miles) and has a lot of inclines and declines as you go up and down each cliff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you take this route and want to take the bus back <a href=\"https:\/\/bustimes.org\/services\/12x-coaster-brighton-peacehaven-newhaven-seaford-e\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">check that the 13X is running.<\/a> You can catch it at Beachy Head. Otherwise, you will need to continue to Eastbourne to catch a bus or train which is another 5 km.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-25.jpg\" alt=\"Seven Sisters and Beachy Head\" class=\"wp-image-3350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-25.jpg 900w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-25-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-25-370x493.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-25-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-25-185x247.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-25-740x987.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-25-20x27.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-25-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-25-36x48.jpg 36w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Birling_Gap_to_Beachy_Head_Circular_route\"><\/span>Birling Gap to Beachy Head (Circular route)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Start at Birling Gap and head east towards Beachy Head. Then head inland towards Eastbourne and then back towards East Dean and finish at Birling Gap. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrail.co.uk\/south-downs-way\/route\/eastbourne-beachy-head-circular-walk\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">See the route here<\/a>. This hike is about 8.1 km (5 miles) and takes approximately 3.5 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walkingclub.org.uk\/walk\/seaford-to-eastbourne\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Click here for more alternative Seven Sisters hikes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-20.jpg\" alt=\"seagull at Seven Sisters\" class=\"wp-image-3351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-20.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-20-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-20-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-20-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-20-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-20-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-20-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-20-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-20-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-20-72x48.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Searching_for_fossils_and_sea-glass_at_Seven_Sisters\"><\/span>Searching for fossils and sea-glass at Seven Sisters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As if the views and the various routes between Seven Sisters and Beachy Head were not enough you can also go fossil hunting or search for sea-glass. Sea-glass can be found along the beaches here and also in Brighton. This is because of the rocky beach, pieces of glass get trapped and slowly erode away until they form these colorful pebbles of glass. I have found a few pieces here so it is possible but probably advisable to go very early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-24.jpg\" alt=\"sea glass found at Seven Sisters\" class=\"wp-image-3344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-24.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-24-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-24-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-24-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-24-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-24-185x139.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-24-740x555.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-24-1110x833.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-24-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-24-64x48.jpg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some parts of Seven Sisters and Beachy Head are over 100 million years ago. Because of this, you can sometimes find fossils in the area. Please note, do NOT damage the cliffs, do not dig into them, or chip them away. The chalk can be very soft and this can cause significant damage that cannot be repaired. It can also be incredibly dangerous. I suggest doing <a href=\"http:\/\/www.discoveringfossils.co.uk\/beachy-head-east-sussex\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">your research<\/a> before you begin your <a href=\"https:\/\/ukfossils.co.uk\/2012\/01\/24\/birling-gap\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">fossil hunting<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Seven_Sisters\"><\/span>How to get to Seven Sisters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_London\"><\/span>From London<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Trains run from London to Brighton, Seaford, and Eastbourne. Be mindful there can be changes at Lewes. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalrail.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check schedule<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Brighton\"><\/span>From Brighton<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The number 12, 12A, 12X buses run from <a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/best-places-to-eat-and-drink-in-brighton-england\/\">Brighton<\/a> to Seaford through to Eastbourne. It runs several times an hour Monday to Saturday with limited service on Sunday. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buses.co.uk\/services\/BH\/12?date=2019-08-16&amp;direction=inbound\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Check schedule<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The number 13X bus runs a limited schedule on a similar route but with a detour via Birling Gap and Beachy Head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-19.jpg\" alt=\"Seven Sisters Chalk Cliffs\" class=\"wp-image-3352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-19.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-19-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-19-370x555.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-19-185x278.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-19-740x1110.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-19-20x30.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-19-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/seven-sisters-hike-19-32x48.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Seven_Sisters_and_Beachy_Head_Map\"><\/span>Seven Sisters and Beachy Head Map<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_visit_after_Seven_Sisters\"><\/span>Where to visit after Seven Sisters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/best-places-to-eat-and-drink-in-brighton-england\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Brighton<\/a> &#8211; A seaside resort town south of London with a fascinating palace, a fun pier to spend the afternoon, and more independent shops and restaurants than you can ever see in a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/bodiam-castle-england\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Bodiam Castle<\/a> &#8211; Castle enthusiasts do not want to miss this one! A 14th-century moated castle that you can visit in Bodiam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-pin-title=\"Hiking Seven Sisters and Beachy Head\" data-pin-description=\"One of the most beautiful hikes of southern England, close to Brighton is Seven Sisters and Beachy Head. Here you hike up to the tallest chalk cliff to be rewarded with breathtaking views and a local pub perfect for a pint! England hikes | England things to do #sevensisters #beachyhead #brighton\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/beachy-head-england-hike.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5381\" width=\"368\" height=\"551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/beachy-head-england-hike.png 735w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/beachy-head-england-hike-300x450.png 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/beachy-head-england-hike-370x555.png 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/beachy-head-england-hike-185x277.png 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/beachy-head-england-hike-20x30.png 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/beachy-head-england-hike-400x600.png 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/beachy-head-england-hike-150x225.png 150w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/beachy-head-england-hike-32x48.png 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 368px) 100vw, 368px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thanks!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for taking the time to read this post and if you have been to Seven Sisters or Beachy Head let me know in the comments what you thought! -Helene<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are a handful of places that I have wandered that have left me speechless. It feels as though they have taken a part of my heart and I return to them whenever I can. These places never seem to lose their magic. The Seven Sisters hike and Beachy Head is one of those places. &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/seven-sisters-hike-england\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">The Seven Sisters Hike to Beachy Head<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3345,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3,14],"tags":[122,125],"class_list":["post-468","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel","category-england","tag-day-trip","tag-outdoor-adventure"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/468","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=468"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/468\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3345"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=468"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=468"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=468"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}