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If the tide is right it is even possible to walk along the shore at the base of the cliffs from Cuckmere to Birling Gap. It does mean being right under those eroding ckiffs and it's a bit of a scramble over rocks in places though. I don't cthink I've ever even checked for a phone signal along there.
A child isn't doing their job properly if they agree with an adult that something that involves walking is in any way impressive.

I wonder if there is a scientific safety margin, only x amount of cliff can collapse at any time, so for example, if you are standing on top of the cliff, you are guaranteed to be safe from a collapse if you are say, 15ft away from the edge.
Close to Seaford, signs warn walkers to not to go within 5m of the cliff edge AT ANY TIME.

Generally, though, chalk cliffs don't collapse under you at the precise moment you're walking on them. The far greater risk is accidentally walking over the edge.
As good if not better is the walk from Freshwater Bay to the Needles. Dorset coastal path as well. Best coastal scenery in the world.
You missed me again. My cycling route Sunday and Monday included Exceat to Seaford in both directions (anticlockwise is nicer, on a bike anyway).
There should be a mention of the really nice cafe at the saltings - 5 minutes walk from the Martello tower - where properly made tea is to be had. Vital if timings prevent a stop off at the Littlington tea rooms.
Reminds me I owe you a photo of a postbox
Looks like you had as good as weather as I did when walked west to east in April
My husband just said "blimey' at the prospect of walking 15 undulating miles, though he is considerably older than you are. Lovely pictures.
Just two weeks ago, I drew inspiration from your older post and walked from Beachy Head to Exceat. It really is a wonderful walk.

Since I wasn't keen on the initial ascent out of Eastbourne and didn't want to wait for the 13X bus, I took a taxi from the station to the Beachy Head pub (around £8) and walked from there.

Midway along the Seven Sisters, I couldn't help but stare after a couple in flip-flops going east, pushing a baby buggy up one of the steeper slopes. They looked determined enough to make it to Birling Gap.
Sorry that it took a while for me to realize there are places called "Seven Sisters" other than the one in Tottenham, and indeed this one is more famous.
Was going to go from Waterloo to Sevenoaks today but took inspiration from your post and chose Beachy Head to Seven Sisters - I'm just on the bus back to Brighton now. Much better choice and surprisingly busy at Beachy Head with tourists - expect they also read your post.
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I used to play golf at Seaford Head where the last few holes meander along close to the cliff edge. There have always been nutcases who go too close to the drop.
People who go over at high tide tend to end up being fished out near the sewage outlet in Seaford Bay.
A gentleman is a person who can play the bagpipes, but refrains from doing so.
When I've done this walk East to West, wading across Cuckmere Haven saves more than 45 minutes...as it becomes impractical to visit the excellent (but overpriced) Cuckmere Inn at the crossing point of the A259.
I recently walked from Birling Gap to Exceat in flip flops. I'm not very good at going downhill, but in flip flops it was most interesting.
I walked from Southease to Eastbourne on Sunday and passed through Birling Gap at around 4.45. By 5.15 my eyes were streaming, my throat was hurting and I began to feel very,very sick. Do not recommend doing this walk during a freak chemical incident.
Been meaning to do this walk after reading about it in your blog several years ago. I usually visit in the spring or fall so the days are too short to do it then. I was in London 4 weeks ago and was finally able to walk it from Seaford to Eastbourne. It was a beautiful day and I had a great time. Thank you.

It was nice to see a lot of other people out walking too. I like to think I'm in good shape but most of my walking is on flatter ground. The ups and downs wore me out.
Expect mysterious shrinking men (and women).










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