Birling Gap

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Birling Gap, East Sussex
Eastbourne  United Kingdom

Well used beach at the foot of the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs. Shingle bank under the cliffs. At low tide a seaweed-covered wave cut platform of chalk is revealed, forming a slippery wide green and brown strip between the beach and the sea: take care! The backdrop is the beautiful panorama of...

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Birling Gap

Birling Gap, East SussexEastbourne, United Kingdom

About Birling Gap

Well used beach at the foot of the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs. Shingle bank under the cliffs. At low tide a seaweed-covered wave cut platform of chalk is revealed, forming a slippery wide green and brown strip between the beach and the sea: take care! The backdrop is the beautiful panorama of cliffs stretching from Seaford Head to Beachy Head. Very sheltered by the south facing cliffs, so quite a sun-trap. Access is via the tower of wooden steps leading down to the beach from the National Trust car park. Naturist section is to the right (westwards) after about 150 metres.

Birling Gap Directions

Leave the A259 at East Dean between Seaford and Eastbourne. Follow the B2103 for just over a mile. Park in the National Trust Car Park (pay and display) between the cafe and the old coastguard cottages. A bus service passes close by. Drinks, meals, snacks, ice creams (and WCs) all available.