Take a wander up to Mad Jack Fuller's folly on this relaxing circular walk and enjoy some sweeping sea and downland views, as well as wonderful flora and the Beachy Head lighthouse. Some slopes, steps & uneven terrain.
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50.74, 0.21 · rel 19666600
Bounding Up to Belle Tout at Birling Gap, South Downs East
A 3,2 km loop walk in .
Loop walk
start = finish
3,2km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
26
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
1× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
Family friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Lighthouse
1× viewpoint
Belle Tout lighthouse
Lighthouse ·
on the route
2,0 km
62%
Seven Sisters
viewpoint ·
34 m off route
2,3 km
71%
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
Bounding Up to Belle Tout at Birling Gap, South Downs East is 3.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Bounding Up to Belle Tout at Birling Gap, South Downs East takes approximately 48 min to complete.
Yes, Bounding Up to Belle Tout at Birling Gap, South Downs East is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Bounding Up to Belle Tout at Birling Gap, South Downs East starts at Birling Gap Car Park, BN200AB;Grid Ref: TV554960.
Bounding Up to Belle Tout at Birling Gap, South Downs East is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Bounding Up to Belle Tout at Birling Gap, South Downs East is maintained and managed by National Trust.