View of the Cuckmere meanders – View from Wilmington Hill 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 – View from Wilmington Hill loop from East Dean and Friston

Hard

4.8

(17)

hikers

View of the Cuckmere meanders – View from Wilmington Hill loop from East Dean and Friston

06:39

23.5km

510m

Hiking

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

Last updated: September 9, 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

Highlight • Pub

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

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995 m

Went Hill and Seven Sisters Viewpoint

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The hiking trail meanders with gentle inclines over the chalk cliffs, a great experience with wonderful views. You always have a great view of the “peaks” of the Seven Sisters.

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3.49 km

View of the Seven Sisters Cliffs from Crowlink Path

Highlight • Trail

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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7.29 km

View of the Cuckmere Meanders

Highlight • Natural Monument

Part of the South Downs Way, this path leads you up above the stunning Cuckmere Valley. Hiking through the Seven Sisters Country Park, you can look west across the extreme …

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8.05 km

View of the Cuckmere meanders

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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13.0 km

High Street, Alfriston

Highlight • Settlement

Alfriston is often hailed as one of England's most beautiful villages. Walking down the High Street, it’s easy to see why. With medieval inns, quirky boutiques, cafes, a Grade I-listed …

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16.2 km

View from Wilmington Hill

Highlight • Summit

Beautiful hill, beautiful views and a beautiful all round walk.

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16.2 km

Long Man of Wilmington

Highlight • Viewpoint

The first of six peaks to be bagged today. Wilmington Hill is a summit on the South Downs near Eastbourne in East Sussex, in south-east England. Wilmington Hill is 214 …

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23.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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