View of the Cuckmere meanders – Cuckmere River Trail loop from East Dean and Friston

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South East England

East Sussex

Wealden

East Dean And Friston

View of the Cuckmere meanders – Cuckmere River Trail loop from East Dean and Friston

Moderate

4.9

(60)

196

hikers

View of the Cuckmere meanders – Cuckmere River Trail loop from East Dean and Friston

03:24

12.2km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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248 m

The Tiger Inn, East Dean

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Wonderful beer garden in the most beautiful spot of picturesque East Dean, wonderful!

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482 m

Hobb's Eas Bridleway

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Open grassy bridleway connecting Friston and East Dean

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4.63 km

Steps to the Cuckmere Valley viewpoint

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Take it easy up this steep staircase! There’s a treat at the top for you as a reward!
Kid tip - grab a piece of chalk and write your name or encouragement to other hikers on the steps!

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4.77 km

View of the Cuckmere meanders

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The Cuckmere is a river in England that rises near Heathfield in East Sussex in the south of the Weald and flows into The Channel. The site of the estuary …

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5.01 km

Seven Sisters Cliffs

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beautiful hike by the sea and cliffs

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6.15 km

Cuckmere River Trail

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This is a beautiful nature trail. The path by the Cuckmere river is good and where the trail meets the Cuckmere river is a fantastic photo spot opportunity. The views …

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9.45 km

View of the Seven Sisters Cliffs from Crowlink Path

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The path leads beautifully along the chalk cliffs through the hills, a unique experience. There are always spectacular views of the cliffs of the Seven Sisters and the sea, but be careful, the area is not secured.

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9.47 km

Brass Point (Fourth Sister)

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The fourth "summit" of the Seven Sisters. The hiking trail meanders over the chalk cliffs with gentle inclines, a great experience.

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12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.98 km

5.23 km

509 m

255 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.65 km

3.47 km

1.53 km

659 m

500 m

247 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

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Comments

June 28, 2022,Seven Sisters Natural Trail – Crowlink Path Loop from East Dean

Great Hike, good fitness required for undulating terrain particularly over 'Severn Sisters' but effort well rewarded with some stunning and dramatic scenery. Take plenty of water and snacks/food. Only refreshment and toilet stop on route is at Cuckmere Haven unless you do a slight detour down to Birling Gap. Would highly recommend.

October 4, 2023,Seven Sisters loop from Friston - South Downs National Park

A beautiful walk from the South Downs/Seven Sisters centre at Exceat near Friston. The walk followed the meandering Cuckmere river down to Cuckmere Haven's shingle beach, up and down the naughty but gorgeous Seven Sisters before a half way cafe stop at Berlingo Gap. Then the 2nd half of the route went up Went Hill to Friston where we stopped …