Experience iconic clifftop views of the Seven Sisters coastline and discover the history of this walk to Exceat and the Seven Sisters Country Park. Steep and uneven ground in places with steps.
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50.76, 0.17 · rel 19666582
50.76, 0.17 · rel 19666582
Clifftop Walk From Birling Gap to Exceat, South Downs East
A 6,6 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in .
Loop walk
start = finish
6,6km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
29
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
3× 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?
2× monument
1× Nature
3× viewpoint
1× Attraction
2× summit
The William Charles Campbell Monument
monument ·
on the route
2,4 km
36%
Robertson War Memorial Bequest Obelisk
monument ·
on the route
2,4 km
36%
Seven Sisters
Nature ·
28 m off route
2,4 km
36%
Seven Sisters
viewpoint ·
39 m off route
2,4 km
36%
Seven Sisters
viewpoint ·
45 m off route
2,4 km
36%
Seven Sisters White Cliffs
Attraction ·
95 m off route
2,4 km
36%
Cliff End
summit ·
245 m off route
2,4 km
36%
Exceat Hill
summit ·
393 m off route
2,4 km
36%
Seven Sisters
viewpoint ·
247 m off route
5,0 km
76%
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
Clifftop Walk From Birling Gap to Exceat, South Downs East is 6.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Clifftop Walk From Birling Gap to Exceat, South Downs East takes approximately 1h 38min to complete.
Yes, Clifftop Walk From Birling Gap to Exceat, South Downs East is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Clifftop Walk From Birling Gap to Exceat, South Downs East starts at Birling Gap Cafe, BN200AB.
Clifftop Walk From Birling Gap to Exceat, South Downs East is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Clifftop Walk From Birling Gap to Exceat, South Downs East is maintained and managed by National Trust.