Beachy Head with Drone - Eastbourne to Birling Gap - East Sussex | Harry's Hikes
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- Beachy Head forms part of the Seven Sisters National Park and the best stretch is from Eastbourne to the Birling Gap. It's where you will find the UK's highest chalk sea cliff!
Start in Eastbourne, the closest free parking is on Dukes Drive where there is a Cafe and toilets nearby (Postcode BN20 7XL). Make the steep ascent up the hill where you will be able to look back and see Eastbourne and it's Pier. Keep walking where you can either choose the upper or lower routes which pass a couple of large football pitches which run to the edge of the cliff!
If you plan on going down to see the lighthouse then check the tide times and you can then use the ladder at Cow Gap to get access to the beach at this point. You MUST check tide times as the lighthouse can only be accessed 2 hours each side of the lowest tide. Depending on the timings you may choose to go down either at the beginning of the hike or at the end on your return.
Make your way higher to the the First Lighthouse Viewpoint where you will catch you first glimpse of Beachy Head Lighthouse. Continue up a very steep route to reach the War Memorial and you can take a break there.
Once you have regained your breath continue on where you will see The Beachy Head Pub. You can make a pit stop there if you like. Now keep along the cliff edge path admiring the panorama views where you will be able to see The Belle Tout Lighthouse in the distance. Keep to the path which runs steep in places both up and down as you follow the cliff edge.
A good place to stop for lunch is either just before the Belle Tout Lighthouse where I've marked the second Viewpoint, or just after where the terrain evens out. Once you pass the Lighthouse it's a gentle downhill walk to the Birling Gap.
Once at Birling Gap you may choose to take a break. There are shops and toilets there. Make you way down the steps and onto the pebbly beach where you can explore, just be careful when walking on the seaweed as it's very slippery!
Then you can make your way back the route you came and enjoy the views as the sun begins to set and the cliffs start to turn to an orange tint. If you get tired there is the option to take the ESS Bus which runs all along the main road. This will lead you back to your starting point.
This hike is rated Moderate/Difficult as there are many steep and slippery parts. Hiking boots recommended if going down to the Lighthouse.
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I walked Seaford to Eastbourne yesterday over The Seven Sisters and Beachy Head. This is a cracking good video.
Kath Wells sounds like a lovely walk, and you had great weather! Hope it wasn’t too crowded. Thanks 😊
hi harry did the beachy head walk to Birling Gap 23rd AUG AWESOME ,FANTASTIC SENERY PTW
Excellent! glad to hear you enjoyed :-) Hope you do it again or any of the other many scenic walks there are
@@HarrysHikes yes that's diffinetly food for thought Peter PTW.
Nice drone shots mate😁
Thanks. Yours look pretty good too 😊
Hi, I just uploaded drone footage of this area - let me know what you think!
Hi Harry did the seven sisters walk from birling gap to cuckmere haven, and back to exceat visitor centre , amazing cliff walk back in early september PTW
peter tarrant willis Hope it was a nice day. That’s the other direction, may have to try that walk. Thanks
@@HarrysHikes yes weather was good PTW
I live 30mins drive away and visit Birling Gap every week. This is a *BRILLIANT* video for those either new or experienced 'locals' like myself. Man, I didn't even know about the Cow Gap - in fact, I didn't even know you could get to the lighthouse ! I'm going to find out more and give that a go. Can't thank you enough dude. That was epic.
I'm so pleased you liked the video! I always try and find interesting routes. Walking at low tide from Birling Gap to the Lighthouse is quite difficult as the seaweed was slippery and I didn't want to walk close to the cliffs. Enjoy the walk :-)
Give it a go. It’s a great walk. Aim to start from Cow Gap just as the tide is going out. That’ll give you plenty of time to walk to the lighthouse and back. Check out the old car wrecks and parts of an old ship scattered at the bottom of the cliffs. Enjoy.
Hi, I just uploaded drone footage of this area - let me know what you think!
I'll be there next year. I will walk from Eastbourne to Seaford. Great video!
Thank you. That's a long walk! Hope you enjoy it :-)
A very well-presented film of a genuinely iconic stretch of coastline. Good photography and drone work.
Thank you so much :-)
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@@Droneit I have just seen the new year in watching your drone footage and it is very impressive to say the least. You have not only captured the grandeur of the cliffs ,but included outstanding views of the surrounding countryside. A great job. Happy New Year.
Spectacular!
Lovely Munchkin thank you 😊
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This is pretty awesome! Keep up the good work
Bearded Alfista thanks!
Hi, I just uploaded drone footage of this area - let me know what you think!
brilliant video Harry i hope to do the walk from birling Gap to Beachy Head ,sometime this year .Brilliant music very moody PTW
Thanks Peter, There are so many great places, check out my other videos and routes. Hope you enjoy the walk :-)
Always thought the Beachy Head experience better at the bottom of the cliff; far fewer people there. Now decided I'll have to go there and see the sun set! In contrast, I've noted the dreadful Rihanna and her absolutely appalling song 'Umbrella' has hundreds of millions of views on CZcams, and yet you've produced this wonderful video of an inspirational landscape, and only 3000+ people have watched it. A sad reflection on the human species I think!
Yes at the bottom of the cliff it's much quieter and you get the appreciate the awe of the gigantic chalk cliffs. You will really enjoy the sunset and the way it turns the chalk orange! Thanks for such a lovely comment, I just hope more people can appreciate the beauty that's on our doorstep :-)
This is beautiful but the people getting close to the cliff edge must have had a death wish. Those cliffs are chalk and crumble easily. this is where i grew up and unfortunately have seen people go over the edge.
sue gardner thanks. Yes it’s beautiful, there’s so much evidence where the cliffs have collapsed in the past but people still go all the way to the edge! It’s a great place to walk
Hey dude, nice vid. I live in Eastbourne. I try to do hikes as much as i can. The last 2 was Lewes station to Bishopstone station, and before that Lewes station to Polgate tesco. I try to do a big one (10 miles +) every time i got a week off (i get blisters so i need the time to recover) i love walking though, great fun
Thanks, that sounds like a good long walk!
Always check the tide times.
Absolutely!
I have recently started flying a Spark, 3 videos on my channel so far. Do you use a filter on the camera to improve quality? Thanks, Mark.
Hi Mark, I haven't used any filters as yet. Quite new to the drone scene, this was actually my first proper flight. Have fun with the Spark!
Harry's Hikes Great video for your first one. I didn’t realise there was a Bomber Command Memorial there, I must visit soon! Re the filter, it reduces the flicker from shooting at 30fps so I’ll try it on the next video. Keep flying👍🏻
@@MarkKerton Thanks, it was quite scary at first! I shoot in 2.7K @ 60fps. It's all about weather, I think filters are most effective on sunny days or dawn/dusk environment.
Got ya. Which drone are you flying at the moment then? Yes, defo better quality in good weather, which right now isn’t great! Looks like another dull week on the forecast!
@@MarkKerton Got the Mavic Air and very impressed with it. The new Mavic Mini looks very interesting. Just have to wait for a sunny winters day!
Most times i go (for 3/4 days) there is a flypast by spitfire(s) , you have to be very quick to film it , but can hear them coming by the deep throat sound of their merlin engines.Also i walked from birling gap to beachyhead one evening and there was a rnli speedboat down near the waters edge , i went to the cliff edge to see and up pulls a 4 wheel drive rnli with 2 occupants aproaching me asking my name and suspecting me of being a jumper ! -
:- |, i really didnt need that .
The flypast would be interesting to see! Yeah the RNLI are quite vigilant when it comes to jumpers as it's a suicide hotspot unfortunately. Will have to visit again soon :-)
Is that chalk?
Sharon Green Yes, chalk cliffs :-)
In June 2016 me and my wife spent our holiday in Friston. It was the week after Brexit election. On a walk at the Cliffs of Beachy Head, the most idiotic thing happend. I lost my wallet with ID, driving licence, all the paper for the car and so on. I became aware in the Evening of that day. So we had driven to the police station in seaford to report it. There was a very kindly female police oficer who helped me with Patience to fill up all the forms. We reported it to the landlords of the cottage. They join in to be present for the police, in case they had news for us.
24h later, we got the wallet back. Hikers found it at the restaurant neat by beachy head and transfer it to the police station at Eastbourne. The police network do it's police thing and I was able to receive it back even without a scratch on the leather.
Well it's not a common story of east sussex but if you plan to spent holidays in GB, this region would be a great deal. Because of its pleasant people.
Bundesdieter What an uplifting story! So glad your walk had a happy ending after losing your wallet. As hikers we tend to appreciate our environment and are mindful of the nature that surrounds us, and that includes humanity. Hope you enjoy more walks and check out my other videos for great places to go in the UK.
Could see my house !:)
What a cool place to live!
@@HarrysHikes it is, I cycle the road that follows the cliffs, climbing from where you started near Helen Gardens - beautiful scenery
@@saraprva4172 must be a tough ride but worth it!
@@HarrysHikes Yes, a tough climb in either direction but a great feeling when you get to the high point near the pub & as you know the views are great - even my house :) - thanks for replying & glad you enjoyed it - take care S
Love it! We just visited the cliffs too and it was beautiful. First time going here as well and have to say I’ll be going back soon. I did a short video too on this, check it out if you wish :)
Glad you enjoyed it! There are so many lovely places to visit in the UK, check out my other videos for ideas :-)
Hey guys! How long does it take from East Bourne station to beach head? I will be visiting it soon. I live in Croydon. Your guidance is highly appreciated. Thanks
Usaid Naeem from the station it’s about 30mins walk to the start point of this walk, then probably another hour and a bit to Beachy head. Hope you have a nice walk!
Hi, I just uploaded drone footage of this area - let me know what you think!
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