Seaford to Eastbourne via Friston Forest

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Overview

A walk taking in clifftop paths and impressive views of chalk cliffs at Seaford Head, Seven Sisters and Beachy Head, with an inland detour via Friston Forest. Hilly route with total ascent 600m. Please bring a packed lunch. Pub stop during walk for drinks only.

Terrain: Hills, woods, clifftop

Travel: Take 08:54 from London Victoria, change at Lewes (arr. 9:56, dep. 10:00), arr. Seaford 10:19. Buy return to Seaford. A ticket Eastbourne-Lewes may be required for the return journey

Saturday, 25 January 2025

Start time:: 10:20 am
Estimated finish time:: 5:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 24.1km / 15.0mi
Ascent:: 600m / 1968ft
Type:: linear

Features

Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: TV 48157 99135
Nearest postcode:: BN25 2AW
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Start time:: 10:20 am

Seaford station

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TV 60942 99081
Nearest postcode:: BN21 3LP
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Estimated finish time:: 5:00 pm

Eastbourne station

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