Listen to seabirds, taste the salty tang of the air and enjoy sweeping views to the sea, over the South Downs and northwards towards the Weald on this Cuckmere Valley walking trail. The valley floor can be muddy in winter so outdoor shoes are advised.
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Seascapes and Saltmarsh Trail at Cuckmere Valley, South Downs East
5,0 km from South Hill Barn Car Park, Seaford to South Hill Barn Car Park, Seaford through alpine terrain and mountains.
South Hill Barn Car Park, Seaford
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South Hill Barn Car Park, Seaford
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5,0km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Quiet area
Uncrowded
Dog friendly
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Nature
1× monument
1× summit
Seven Sisters
Nature ·
28 m off route
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Cuckmere Haven War Memorial
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32 m off route
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South Hill
summit ·
67 m off route
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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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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Seascapes and Saltmarsh Trail at Cuckmere Valley, South Downs East is 5.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Seascapes and Saltmarsh Trail at Cuckmere Valley, South Downs East takes approximately 1h 15min to complete.
No, Seascapes and Saltmarsh Trail at Cuckmere Valley, South Downs East is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from South Hill Barn Car Park, Seaford to South Hill Barn Car Park, Seaford. Plan ahead for return transport.
Seascapes and Saltmarsh Trail at Cuckmere Valley, South Downs East starts at South Hill Barn Car Park, Seaford.
Seascapes and Saltmarsh Trail at Cuckmere Valley, South Downs East is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Seascapes and Saltmarsh Trail at Cuckmere Valley, South Downs East is maintained and managed by National Trust.