Activities at Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters
Staying safe when visiting Birling Gap
When visiting the coast stay away from the cliff edge and think about your safety and the safety of others. It isn’t safe to sit or stand close to the edge of the cliffs as they may be unstable or undercut in places.
Taking the lead on the South Downs
The South Downs are a great place to walk your dog, so there's always somewhere near to you where you can enjoy this rich countryside throughout the year.
Walking your dog at Birling Gap
The South Downs are a great place to walk your dog, so there's always somewhere near to you where you can enjoy this rich countryside throughout the year.
Cliff Top Walk from Birling Gap to Exceat
Follow the Seven Sisters and find the meanders of the River Cuckmere.
- Moderate
- 1 hour 30 mins
- 4.0 miles (6.4km)
Discovering Gayles Farm
Stride out on a walk across this iconic landscape, walking in the steps of our ancestors as you discover the fascinating history, wildlife and archaeology of this coastal site.
- Challenging
- 3 hours 30 mins
- 5.5 miles (8.85km)
Family coast walk
If you fancy a perfect spring stroll then take a wander up Lookout Hill to Mad Jack Fuller's folly and enjoy some breathtaking sea and downland views. This walk is perfect for views of the Seven Sisters and the red and white stripe Beachy Head lighthouse.
- Easy
- 1 hour
- 2.0 miles (3.2km)
Birling Gap walk from the Tiger Inn
This circular walk allows you to enjoy great views over the downs and Easy Sussex coast and feel a sense of the landscape's long history.
- Moderate
- 1 hour 30 mins
- 3.0 miles (4.8km)
Festive family fun at Birling Gap
Indoor craft market, bracing clifftop walks, family craft activities, festive wreath making, yummy food and much more. There's something for everyone this Christmas at Birling Gap.
Winter wildlife at Birling Gap
It may seem quiet but there is wildlife to be found during the winter at Birling Gap
Life in the open sea
Even though it looks empty, marine life is out there and occasionally tropical visitors get washed up after storms.
Summer time on the Seven Sisters
Summer at Birling Gap is a time of plenty as the downs flower en masse, butterflies are floating around and birds are nesting in the scrub and on the cliffs.
Family fun at Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters
A great place to visit and to enjoy stunning sea views whilst stopping for a cup of tea or bite to eat, find out what you could see and do on a day out at Birling Gap.
Discovering Ditchling and Ashcombe Bottom
A walk with glorious views from the south Downs Way before heading into the hidden depths of Ashcombe Bottom.
- Moderate
- 2 hours 30 mins
- 6.0 miles (9.65km)
Between the South Downs and the sea walk
With so much wildlife and archaeology to see along the way, there really is something for everyone on this moderately challenging walk between the South Downs and the sea.
- Moderate
- 3 hours 30 mins
- 4.5 miles (7.2km)
Autumn at Birling Gap
Autumn is a time of change when the colours of the grassland start to fade, and the downland plants begin to bear fruit
Wildlife of the Cuckmere Valley
Home to many rare plants and dragonflies, the Cuckmere Valley is a haven for wildlife.