Start & end in Crowlink, go through meadows & trees, down towards Birling Gap & over 3 of the Seven Sisters. See great coastal views, seasonal wildlife & flower displays. Optional detours to a historic pub & a seaside café. Steep hills, stiles & gates.
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50.75, 0.19 · rel 19666868
50.75, 0.19 · rel 19666868
Between The South Downs and the Sea Circular Walk, South Downs East
7,0 km from Crowlink car park, Crowlink Lane, Friston, near Eastbourne, BN20 0AY;Grid ref: TV549978 to Crowlink car park, Crowlink Lane, Friston, near Eastbourne, BN20 0AY;Grid ref: TV549978 through alpine terrain and mountains.
Crowlink car park, Crowlink Lane, Friston, near Eastbourne, BN20 0AY;Grid ref: TV549978
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Crowlink car park, Crowlink Lane, Friston, near Eastbourne, BN20 0AY;Grid ref: TV549978
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7,0km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
30
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
2× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 9 points along the route
What will you encounter?
5× monument
2× viewpoint
1× summit
1× Attraction
The William Charles Campbell Monument
monument ·
on the route
3,1 km
44%
Robertson War Memorial Bequest Obelisk
monument ·
on the route
3,1 km
44%
Seven Sisters
viewpoint ·
331 m off route
3,1 km
44%
Went Hill
summit ·
on the route
3,4 km
49%
Seven Sisters White Cliffs
Attraction ·
77 m off route
3,4 km
49%
Seven Sisters
viewpoint ·
300 m off route
3,4 km
49%
Sherlock Holmes
monument ·
92 m off route
6,5 km
93%
East Dean War Memorial
monument ·
120 m off route
6,5 km
93%
World War II Evacuation
monument ·
123 m off route
6,5 km
93%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Between The South Downs and the Sea Circular Walk, South Downs East is 7.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Between The South Downs and the Sea Circular Walk, South Downs East takes approximately 1h 45min to complete.
No, Between The South Downs and the Sea Circular Walk, South Downs East is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Crowlink car park, Crowlink Lane, Friston, near Eastbourne, BN20 0AY;Grid ref: TV549978 to Crowlink car park, Crowlink Lane, Friston, near Eastbourne, BN20 0AY;Grid ref: TV549978. Plan ahead for return transport.
Between The South Downs and the Sea Circular Walk, South Downs East starts at Crowlink car park, Crowlink Lane, Friston, near Eastbourne, BN20 0AY;Grid ref: TV549978.
Between The South Downs and the Sea Circular Walk, South Downs East is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Between The South Downs and the Sea Circular Walk, South Downs East is maintained and managed by National Trust.