View of Eastbourne – Beachy Head and Lighthouse loop from Polegate

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View of Eastbourne – Beachy Head and Lighthouse loop from Polegate

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View of Eastbourne – Beachy Head and Lighthouse loop from Polegate

07:58

28.5km

530m

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: August 12, 2026

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.0 km

View of Eastbourne from South Downs

Highlight • Trail

The view of Eastbourne is very pretty, especially in May when the hawthorn trees are in bloom. It is best to follow the South Coast Path signs. It leads through the thickets of bushes.

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11.9 km

View of Eastbourne

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From here, just off Beachy Head Road, you are either at the start or coming to the finish of the South Downs Way, depending on which direction you started from. …

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13.3 km

View of Beachy Head and the Beachy Head Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

This lighthouse was built in 1902. The original lighthouse, that being Belle Tout, was moved in one piece in 1999 following cliff erosion. A new lighthouse was then built. In …

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13.5 km

Beachy Head is an iconic landmark close to Eastbourne. At 162m (531ft) it looms above the sea, its high chalky peak easily recognisable. Its name comes from the French 'beau chef', meaning beautiful headland.

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13.8 km

View of Beachy Head Lighthouse

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The section near Beachy Head always offers a breathtaking view over the chalk cliffs to the lighthouse.

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14.2 km

View of Beachy Head Cliffs and Lighthouse

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This route is part of South Downs Way, a prominent long-distance footpath covering 100 miles (160 km) from Winchester in Hampshire to Eastbourne in Sussex. Sometimes pretty crowded with lots of school kids.

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16.1 km

Seven Sisters Cliffs

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Above the visitor center you have a beautiful view of the chalk cliffs.

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16.9 km

Went Hill and Seven Sisters Viewpoint

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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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28.5 km

End point

Train Station

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