Change region

Have an account?

Sign in

Have an account?

Sign in
Join the Ramblers Make a donation
    ...
  1. Home
  2. Go walking
  3. Ramblers routes
  4. The Seven Sisters, East Sussex - The Ups and the Downs

The Seven Sisters, East Sussex - The Ups and the Downs

Summary

A linear walk from East Dean to Seaford, East Sussex along the tops of precipitous white cliffs with sweeping sea views and a beautifully preserved smugglers’ beach. Good paths with springy turf underfoot but dangerous cliff edges.
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.2 miles (13.2 km)
Walking time:
04h 00m
Type:
Linear

Start location

Tiger Inn, East Dean

lat: 50.7589793

lon: 0.2056627

Map

Route

You're viewing a summary of this route.

Sign up for a free Ramblers website account to view full details of our short (under 3 miles) routes, or get access to the entire online library, including all of our longer routes, by becoming a Ramblers member.

If you're already a member, or have a website account, log in.

Problem with this route?

If you encounter a problem on this walk, please let us know by emailing volunteersupport@ramblers.zendesk.com. If the issue is with a public path or access please also contact the local highways authority directly, or find out more about solving problems on public paths on our website.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE

Sharing

Print route

More routes nearby

Beachy Head Lighthouse

Holywell & Cow Gap, East Sussex

This short circular walk takes you along the beach at low tide to a view of Beachy Head lighthouse ...

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
2.8 miles
Laughton Place

Laughton & Selmeston,Sussex

A flat walk through the Sussex villages of Ripe, Selmeston, Chalvington, Laughton and the tower at ...

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.7 miles
Ouse valley near Southease

Lewes, East Sussex

Circular walk from Lewes and its Norman Castle to Southease via Blackcap and the South Downs Way. ...

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.8 miles
Falmer Pond

Woodingdean, Falmer and the South Downs, Sussex

The walk starts in north Woodingdean, skirts the edge of the University of Brighton, the Amex ...

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.9 miles
The Chatter

Upper Lodges & Chattri on Access land, Sussex

This is a leisurely walk, mainly on recently opened access land to the north of the city of ...

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.1 miles
St Peter and St Paul Church, Wadhurst

Wadhurst and Bewl Water, Sussex

This circular walk, from Wadhurst to Bewl Water and back, passes oast houses, tile-hung cottages ...

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
5.7 miles
Chanctonbury Ring

Coombes, West Sussex

Circular walk from Coombes via Cissbury Ring, a large spectacular prehistoric settlement and on to ...

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.3 miles
Wakehurst Place

Wakehurst Place from Balcombe Station

A largely woodland walk through the high Weald, linking Balcombe Station with the Royal Botanic ...

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.6 miles
Derek Jarmin's Cottage and Garden at stage 6

Dungeness, Kent

Dungeness is the only desert in the United Kingdom. This circular walk, which ends in a train ...

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.8 miles
Information board for Lavington Common and Plantation

Duncton Common and Lavington Common and Plantation

This is a varied walk with open heathland, woods, an attractive pond and views towards Petworth ...

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
5.5 miles
Turn left in front of bushes and under trees and pass through a gate. Do not cross railway line.

A stroll around Leybourne Lakes, Kent

This is a flat 3 mile walk suitable for walkers, but can be shortened as described for push chairs ...

Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
2.8 miles
Shabden Park Farm (3)

Chipstead sheep walk

This part of the world, though very near to Coulsdon, is picturesque. This hilly route crosses ...

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
2.8 miles
Another Lake view

Northchapel, Woods, Lake and Views, West Sussex

This is an easy route to follow going north of Northchapel through ancient managed woodland and ...

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.6 miles
Swanley Park, Swanley

Kent, Swanley: St Mary's Church and park

A short walk exploring some of the remaining architecture of the old Swanley and experiencing ...

Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
2.2 miles
South Downs Way

The Devil's Jumps, West Sussex

This walk begins at a remote C13th-century church (‘the shepherd’s church’) before heading to the ...

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.1 miles
Castle Gardens

A walk round Guildford and along the River Wey, Surrey

A walk round Guildford with some stunning views of London and some interesting history.

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.2 miles
View from College Road

History,architecture and views around Dulwich College

An easy,circular route of a little over one and a half miles from Kingswood House, taking in ...

Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
1.6 miles
Ladywell Fields, Middle Field Hand Pumps

Ladywell Arena and Ladywell Fields, Catford

A circular walk from Laurence House via Catford Road, walking beside Ladywell Arena and passing ...

Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
1.8 miles
View from Bythe Hill Fields

Blythe Hill Fields

A circular route from Laurence House, via Catford Road through Ravensbourne Park to the summit of ...

Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
1.7 miles
RHS Wisley

Wey Navigation and RHS Garden, Wisley, Surrey

RHS Wisley is full of spectacular planting year-round, but spring is a joyful highlight. Admire ...

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
4.0 miles

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE