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Seaford to Eastbourne via Friston Forest

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Overview

A walk taking in rolling chalk cliffs at Seaford Head, Seven Sisters and Beachy Head, with an inland detour via Friston Forest. Borderline strenuous, route has several hilly sections and longer climbs, total ascent 750m. Please bring a packed lunch. Pub at end.

Terrain: Hills, woods, clifftop

Travel: Take 07:59 from London Victoria, change at Brighton (arr. 8:59, dep. 9:11), arr. Seaford 9:48. Buy return to Seaford. A ticket Eastbourne-Lewes may be required for the return journey.

 

Saturday, 2 September 2023
Start time:
9:50 am
Estimated finish time:
11:59 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
25km / 15.5mi
Ascent:
750m / 2461ft
Type:
linear
Website:
https://metropolitan-walkers.org.uk/walks

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • No car needed

Starting point

Grid reference:
TV 48157 99135
Nearest postcode:
BN25 2AW
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Start time:
9:50 am

Seaford station

Finishing point

Grid reference:
TV 60942 99081
Nearest postcode:
BN21 3LP
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Estimated finish time:
11:59 pm

Eastbourne station

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