Hikes & Walks in East Sussex

The Seven Sisters are a range of chalk cliffs in East Sussex, England, that span from Cuckmere Haven to Birling Gap. The English Channel's white cliffs are one of Southern England's most spectacular sceneries. The beautiful white cliffs, topped with a blanket of green grass, descend sharply into the cerulean sea. Walking the seaside walkway from Seaford to Eastbourne is the finest way to see the Seven Sisters cliffs. 

A lengthy and energising circular walk across the South Downs National Park from the vibrant town of Lewes to the mediaeval village of Rodmell, passing through the majestic Mount Caburn, Firle Beacon, and Itford Hill.  Mount Caburn and Firle Beacon are two high peaks east of the River Ouse that face each other over the lovely villages of Firle and Glynde. 

From the charming town of Alfriston to the colossal Seven Sisters chalk cliffs on the Sussex south coast, do this seven-mile circular walk along the Cuckmere River. The Cuckmere, the smallest and narrowest of the Sussex Wealden rivers that run into the English Channel, has never had a port and is the only undeveloped Sussex river mouth. It flows through a historic area of sheep-grazed chalk downs and green meadows.

Take a walk or ride through Friston Forest's magnificent beech woods to reconnect with nature. Friston Forest is located between Lulington Heath National Nature Reserve and Seven Sisters Country Park in the South Downs National Park. In South East England, it is the greatest tract of newly grown woodland. For those who enjoy exploring the countryside, this wide beech woods is ideal for a family day out. Friston Forest has something for everyone, including wonderful views of the Cuckmere, and the vast South Downs. Continue the route for a long-distance walk, finishing at Seven Sisters Cliffs. 

Marline Valley, on the outskirts of Hastings, is a lovely blend of unimproved wildflower meadows, semi-natural old woods, and a characteristic Sussex ghyll stream. All of these things are included in this moderate walk, which includes wonderful areas to rest and take in the scenery. This hidden treasure is both a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Local Nature Reserve, located just off the Hastings/Bexhill link road site at Queensway.

This walk from Beachy Head starts from just outside Eastbourne and follows the South Downs Way for most of the section towards Birling Gap before heading inland to the village of East Dean and a return to the start. In the near future, this will also be part of the official England Coast Path. Why not walk up the Beach Head Lighthouse and admire the sea views. 

From Rye station to Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, a 9-mile path is available. Explore shingle, saltmarsh, salty lagoons, grazing marsh, freshwater gravel pits, and reedbeds, among other coastal ecosystems. The castle and martello tower are all part of the military past.