To the Lighthouse
Join us on our final guided walk of the season where we will be shining a light on the last 3,000 years of human settlement on Belle Tout.
- Booking essential
Our final guided walk of 2024 around what may have been the largest ancient hilltop enclosure in the country. Archaeological digs have unearthed burial mounds, Beaker pottery and other artefacts as well as a controversial shaft dug by our ancestors 40 metres into the chalk. On reaching the lighthouse, that has featured in the TV series “The Life and Loves of a She-Devil”, you will hear stories of “Mad Jack” Fuller and Parson Darby.
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Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £5.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Suitable for children aged 12+ accompanied by an adult.
- Meeting point
Meet outside the Birling Gap Café where our friendly guides will greet you. Please have your booking confirmation ready to show.
- What to bring and wear
The weather can be extreme on the Seven Sisters so please wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Ensure you bring water and sunscreen. Dogs are welcome but must be on a lead.
- Accessibility
There is uneven and hilly terrain throughout the walk.
- Other
The walk lasts approximately 2.5 hours over hilly country, suitable for the moderately fit.
Upcoming events
Life on the edge - Discover the hidden secrets of Birling Gap
Join us on this free, guided, 45 minute tour to discover the history and future of Birling Gap, as it succumbs to the insatiable appetite of the sea.
Plant Fair
From silver ragwort to wild mint, chilli's to runner beans, there will be something for everyone at our first Birling Gap plant sale.
Squire, Parson and Shepherd - People of the Downs
Our second guided walk takes us on a journey through people’s lives on the Downs.
RAF Friston – Spitfires and Spies (D-Day Commemoration)
Join us on this guided walk to learn about the history of RAF Friston and how it grew from an emergency airstrip into a front-line fighter station during WW2. We commemorate 80 years since D-Day.