Enjoy views over the downs & the East Sussex coast on this circular. By following old drovers' and smuggling routes to the sea from this small downland village you may also feel a sense of the landscape's long history. Gates & short steep sections.
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50.75, 0.20 · rel 19666918
50.75, 0.20 · rel 19666918
Birling Gap from the Tiger Inn, South Downs East
A 5,8 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in East Sussex.
Loop walk
start = finish · East Sussex
5,8km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
30
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 7 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Attraction
4× monument
1× viewpoint
1× summit
Seven Sisters White Cliffs
Attraction ·
106 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Robertson War Memorial Bequest Obelisk
monument ·
189 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Seven Sisters
viewpoint ·
294 m off route
3,1 km
53%
World War II Evacuation
monument ·
on the route
5,8 km
100%
East Dean War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
5,8 km
100%
Went Hill
summit ·
on the route
5,8 km
100%
Sherlock Holmes
monument ·
on the route
5,8 km
100%
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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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Birling Gap from the Tiger Inn, South Downs East is 5.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Birling Gap from the Tiger Inn, South Downs East takes approximately 1h 27min to complete.
Yes, Birling Gap from the Tiger Inn, South Downs East is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Birling Gap from the Tiger Inn, South Downs East starts at The Tiger Inn, East Dean;Grid ref: TV557978.
Birling Gap from the Tiger Inn, South Downs East is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Birling Gap from the Tiger Inn, South Downs East is maintained and managed by National Trust.