Seven Sisters Cliffs

The Seven Sisters are a series of dramatic chalk cliffs on the Sussex coast between Seaford and Eastbourne — a undulating white wall rising from the English Channel that represents one of the most iconic coastal landscapes in the world. Unlike the White Cliffs of Dover, the Seven Sisters are undeveloped and uncommercialised — just grass, chalk, sky, and sea. The classic walk from the Cuckmere Haven car park to Birling Gap (about 4 miles one way) follows the cliff tops with constantly changing views: the river mouth at Cuckmere Haven, the chalk stacks, the lighthouse at Beachy Head in the distance, and the English Channel stretching to France. The undulations of the cliff path (seven distinct rises, hence the name) give the walk rhythm and drama. The view from Seaford Head looking east across the full sweep of the Seven Sisters is one of the most photographed in England. Beach access is possible at Cuckmere Haven and Birling Gap (where the National Trust has a café and visitor centre). The chalk is actively eroding — stay well back from the cliff edge. Combine with a visit to the Long Man of Wilmington or the old market town of Alfriston nearby.