National Trust - Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters Eastbourne

Reviews

1. Matt Harris ★★★★★

   A walk that requires some effort, but is well and truly worth it for the views, wildlife and flora you'll see along the way. Parking is fairly plentiful at Birling Gap and is free to those with National Trust membership (around £5 otherwise). There's also a cafe and toilet by the car park - the only ones we found on the route we took across the Seven Sisters to Cuckmere Haven and back, so you might want to use them before heading off! There are also relatively few benches along the way, so if you need to rest frequently, you'll need to take that into account. The walk itself is breathtakingly beautiful with so many places to just stop and admire the sheer scale of the cliffs, enjoy the wildflowers growing in the chalky soil, see the ponies near Cuckmere Haven and spot the various butterflies and birds going about their business. This was a low-cost but memorable afternoon out that will live long in the memory.

   almost 7 months ago
2. Moon Rabbit ★★★★★

   Great place for a summer visit , UK winters are far too cold and windy to enjoy the outdoors, but summer here is mild and pleasant. Walking the full Seven Sisters route takes about 3–4 hours. I went to Birling Gap, which has parking, toilets, and a café. The coastal grassland is wide open with hardly any facilities, so bring plenty of water, snacks, and a windbreaker, it stays windy even in summer. There’s a small ice cream shop on the way, but no public toilet. The cliffs are breathtaking from a distance, and the view from the edge, facing the open sea, is unforgettable. Heading down to the pebble beach gives you a completely different, striking perspective. Some people swim and sunbathe, but the water is very cold. The cliff edge is only roped off, and many still cross it for photos, safety is a must. A stunning spot that shows the power and beauty of nature. Absolutely worth the visit.

   almost 7 months ago
3. Paul Vivas ★★★★★

   Legendary & Iconic Beach We came to Birling Gap as it is an iconic site to visit in the UK. It is a beautiful place & particularly nice to visit for families. The views are incredible & stunning. You can see the sea and the chalk cliffs and here the sound of the crashing waves. Access is not so easy but it is well worth it. At the end there is a parking (paid) but no other option. It is also a pebbly beach but that was not really an issue for us. Birling Gap is a great day out, well worth a visit and the perfect spot to come and see the seven sisters.

   almost 9 months ago

1. Sayed Mohammad Ahmed Sharif ★★★★☆

   Last week, I visited this stunning sea beach with my family. The bank Holiday Monday and hot sunny weather brought lots of tourists in this area to enjoy a great day out and we did enjoy a lot. The National Trust nicely managed the site and we easily found a parking space near the visiting centre. You have to buy parking tickets and display (blue badge holders can park their car free). It is also connected by local transport. As we drove from London, after reaching Birling gap, we wanted to go to the toilet where at least 50 people were queuing, mostly women. After waiting for a few minutes in the queue, I found out that you can easily go for men's toilet without queuing. But I felt very bad for all the women waiting there. So, it would be great to have some extra toilets for women. There were no other alternatives other than National Trust managed toilet. The stony beach itself was beautiful (you need to take lots of stairs to get down to the sea level & it is not suitable for wheelchair users) and we walked along the cliffs. However, we couldn't proceed to the far right side of the beach as we found two men and one woman were lying down fully nude and enjoying sunshine. It was very embarrassing for us becausewe didn't expecting this in a family beach managed by National Trust. So, we return to the visiting centre, eat some snacks from there and walked over the cliffs instead. Finally, I must acknowledge that this is a very pleasant place tovisit (except suddenly looking at some nude people) and I would recommend everyone visiting this place.

   almost 10 months ago
2. W Andy ★★★★★

   Visiting the Seven Sisters was one of the most unforgettable experiences of my trip to the UK. The white cliffs are absolutely stunning – dramatic, majestic, and full of natural beauty. Standing there, overlooking the endless sea and the rolling hills, I truly felt in awe of nature. It was an incredible honor to witness such a spectacular landscape in person. Pictures simply don’t do it justice – you have to be there to feel the scale and serenity of it all. If you’re ever in the UK, don’t miss this place. It’s a perfect combination of peaceful hiking and breathtaking views.

   almost 11 months ago
3. Effie Paraskevopoulou ★★★★★

   A hike and a place that you must not miss! Stunning views and a moderate hike that you can easily do in a few hours. There are places to stop and have a bite in both directions, but if your hike ends in Birling Gap beach, there's a very cute cafe, where you can get a hot drink and enjoy the view sitting on the beach.

   almost 3 years ago

1. George Mariner ★★★★★

   A beautiful area of countryside for an undulating cliff top walk. Gorgeous scenery and views out to sea. Is that France in the distance? National Trust car park (free to members but please remember to scan your card); on-site café and shop with a separate toilet block off the car park. Small viewing platform with steps down to a pebble beach...

   almost 3 years ago
2. Shezan ★★★★★

   Really nice place to spend time with family. It’s got the beach and you can climb up the mountain too. There’s a nice little cafe and small souvenir store. I would give one extra star to the Elderly Gentleman from the National Trust who helped me sorting out my travel by being really patient and suggesting me which transport to take. If your like me without a car you can hire a cab but the telephone reception is really bad so you need to come to the bus stop to make any calls. I would say prebook and be on time or you can check the bus schedule. And there’s parking too.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Melissa ★★★★★

   we parked and paid 3£ for 2 hours. it is 5£ for the day. we arrived at 10am and found a spot in the park. First we walked uphill to the top cliff all the way to the lighthouse. it is a slow easy ascent. Great views 360. After walking back downhill to the cafe for a toilet break, we proceeded down a metal staircase to the shingle beach for breathtaking views of the seven sisters. a quick walk back up to the cafe for coffee before leaving. as we were leaving the crowds were piling in, many choosing to park on the road outside of the car park. this was a fantastic trip, well worth the hike to see that view.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Anirban De ★★★★★

   It is too good to miss - you need to plan it accordingly and you can spend almost entire day there. The riding up to the light house (which is closed) is great - from where you can view the entire Seven Sisters - a mesmeric View altogether. And then when u go down - you can just lie down and soak the beauty over there. It is one of the best place to chill out in summers - it is well connected from Brighton and Eastbourne station and the coastal bus has its own charm. It is never a miss for anyone in UK

   almost 3 years ago

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