East Dean and Friston Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)

Capturing the pink glow just before sunrise at this famous spot called Beachy Head along south coast of England. The South coast is full beautiful chalk cliffs.

Listen to the Goat Skin Band, check in at Eastbourne, UK

Time: 2023/12/9 19:00 Venue: Winter Garden, Eastbourne The sound of youth, Suede's UK tour is underway, coming to Eastbourne, UK, let's check in the beautiful coastal scenery together~ 1. Seven Sisters Country Park Seven Sisters Country Park is adjacent to the English Channel, and its unique name comes from the main landscape here - seven connected white chalk cliffs (White Cliffs). These cliffs stretch for several kilometers, with cliffs about 170 meters high and beaches almost vertical, inspiring immense awe. The pure white cliffs and the green grass on top of each other also form an astonishing landscape. 2. Brighton Beach Like many British seaside cities, Brighton's beach also has the local more leisurely, more vast natural scenery. However, what is different here is that underfoot is not the fine soft sand, but the unique pebbles. 3. Beachy Head Beachy Head is located on the southern coast of Sussex, England, and is the commanding height of the Seven Sisters Cliffs, as well as one of the higher seaside chalk cliffs in the UK. Although the process of climbing the cliffs is somewhat strenuous, when you stand on the edge of the cliff overlooking the majestic coastline and the red and white striped lighthouse, you will feel that it is all worth it.

Beachy head

Beachy head is amazing tourist destination in the south east with amazing cliffs and views. Definitely worth coming down. Get extremely windy at times but amazing day out #weekend #uk #Beachyhead #Eastsussex #England #Beach #Travel #Postivevibes

Eastbourne beachy head

Short train ride from London (2 hours), from town centre of Eastbourne you can take a bus to Beachy Head. The view on the cliff is spectacular! #Beachy head

Day trip to Seven Sister Cliff from London😍

Located on the English Channel coastline in East Sussex, Seven Sisters Cliff consists of a series of seven white cliffs, named after their resemblance to seven girls dressed in white. I had previously skipped the cliffs during a visit to Brighton due to time constraints, and having seen similar sights in Australia, I wasn't particularly interested. However, I impulsively decided to take a car trip to see the cliffs this time, and I finally understood their beauty! Despite enduring nearly 3 hours of traffic on the way, it felt like driving towards the edge of the world with breathtaking scenery along the route—a truly fulfilling experience! While it's often suggested to visit Brighton before heading to Seven Sisters Cliff, doing both as a day trip from London can be quite rushed. I recommend staying a night in Brighton if you plan to visit both. This time, I'll share a lazy guide for a day trip from London to the cliffs. 😆 (I drove myself, but taking the train is also very convenient!) 🚗 Driving: 📍 Head directly to Brilling Gap (BN20 0AB), where there's a large parking lot available for £1.5 per hour (maximum of £5 for the whole day). As soon as you get out of the car, you'll be greeted by the sea and the stunning view of the white cliffs—it's like stepping into a postcard! 🫶🏽 I recommend allocating around two hours to relax on the beach and take a leisurely hiking route. Walk uphill for about 15 minutes from the car park, and you'll reach Belle Tout Lighthouse. Another 20 minutes of walking will lead you to another must-visit spot, Beachy Head Lighthouse (every location here is Instagram-worthy, to be honest). Finally, make your way back to the parking area, completing the entire hiking journey in approximately 1 hour! There are also more challenging hiking routes for those who enjoy hiking, but be cautious of the extremely strong winds and avoid getting too close to the cliffs. 🫣🫣🫣 Afterward, we drove to Eastbourne (just a 15-minute drive away ), a beautiful seaside town with fewer tourists compared to Brighton. Personally, I found it much more comfortable here! If you're relying on public transportation, I suggest visiting this town first before going to Seven Sisters! 🚍 Public Transport: 🚄 London Victoria ➡️ Eastbourne (Direct Train, 1.5 hours) 🚌 Eastbourne Pier ➡️ Beachy Head / Lighthouse / Birling Gap & Seven Sisters (20 minutes, £8 for students, £10 for adults, valid for 24 hours) The bus stops at multiple locations, allowing you to decide where to get off based on your energy levels. If you're like me and prefer a more relaxed experience, you can head straight to Birling Gap. Whether you choose to drive, take the train, or hop on a bus, visiting Seven Sisters Cliff and Eastbourne #londontrip

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Hiking destinations: UK edition

If you are visiting Brighton or Eastbourne, you must get to Birling Gap and admire the beautiful white cliffs. In terms of difficulty, it is an easier hike to take.   Birling Gap is a beautiful and tranquil enclosed pebble beach set below the dramatic backdrop of the Seven Sisters cliffs. Accessible from the pretty Sussex village of East Dean, the short drive to the beach offers wide views of the rolling Sussex downland. I combined my visit to the Seven Sisters Cliffs with Birling Gap and it was a day very well spent! Step out and enjoy big skies and coastal landscapes throughout the year. A perfect spot to enjoy big skies, seascapes, changing colours and quiet walks. There are also plenty of family activities to take! #mytripvlog #tripblazers

Hove Beach Huts - Brighton & Hove, UK

Hove Beach Huts may look similar to Brighton Beach Huts in Australia, but I guess they do serve the same purpose over the years? These beach huts are here since the 1930s, there were 473 huts then. That number has then increase till around 500. You can walk along the promenade from Brighton i360, it’s also a good chance to admire the sea view and the iconic Brighton West Pier in the sea. #tripblazers #england #brighton #darwintravel #beach

Brighton Beach

Brighton Beach is the place to be if you are looking for some fresh air. the air is clean and crisp. One of the UK’s most famous beaches, Brighton Beach is a pebbly beach with certified Blue Flag waters a 4-mile promenade that buzzes with life in all seasons. do note it can get very crowded on holidays. The waters can be chilly but are popular for swimming and watersports such as windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding and wakeboarding. Brighton Beach is within walking distance of the town and shops. There are car parks nearby (fees apply) and a regular bus service. also known as place pier. Postcode: BN2 1TW. nearest town: Brighton.

Colourful Bathing Boxes of Brighton Beach! 🤩

The Brighton Bathing Boxes is made up of 82 uniquely coloured beach huts and is what makes Brighton Beach one of the most recognisable beaches in Melbourne. It is indeed an Instagram worthy spot and tourists from all over the world visit to capture photos with these colourful bathing boxes as a backdrop. These bathing boxes are originally built for women to change in and out of their swimming attire while these days, these boxes are owned by locals who live in the area as a place to relax by the beach and take refuge from the sun. You can get there by train, taking the Sandringham line from the central Flinders Street Station. After alighting at Brighton Beach Railway Station, it is just a 500m walk away to these colourful boxes. #momentssg #travelinspiration

Around 1 hour by train from London, there is a city called Brighton. The city is very lively with beautiful beach and blue sky. I enjoyed my time here walking along the shore and having quiet time with my friend. The food, wine and beer are also fantastic. But again, check out the beach. It is great. #wintergetaway #wintergetaway

seven sisters

seven sisters near brighton was literally incredible ! breathtaking nature! i could feel the power of nature. It was so amazing.you should walk or climb some hills to reach but it is so much worthy

Seven Sisters White Cliff, England

This is one of the charming natural landscapes located in South East England. It always attracts numerous tourists to visit during sunny days. You could take the bus from Eastbourne Pier to Seven Sisters and enjoy the view from the top of mountain and edge of the superb whitecliffs. Cafes, toilets and car park are also available. From here, you could walk to Seaford, Brighton all along thr England Coastal Path to enjoy the White Cliffs and seas view of English Channel. These locations are all South East England and it could has the most longest day light time in the whole United Kingdom. #Eastbroune #Whitlecliffs

A Nature Lover's Paradise 🦋🌿🐑🐞🍀

The Seven Sisters Country Park hike is easy technically, i was treated to the most beautiful hike up and down the Seven Sisters Cliffs with the English Channel, natural wonders, sheep farms and the English Countryside view. A panorama view of the White Chalk Cliffs that make this coastline so iconic and breathtaking picturesque scenery, all in a day trip from London by train! Most visitors come here for hiking, It will not be crowded here, there also have joggers, dog walkers, and tourists who come to take beautiful photos, I taken almost 5 hours walk right up to the pebbles beach and from there step up to Seaford Head Viewpoint. It was a wonderful experience, breathing throughout fresh air with cool breeze. Seven Sisters Country Park is open all year round, with car parks open from dawn until dusk, and it's FREE !!! #nationalpark #summervacation #awesomepic #naturalwonders

Seven Sisters chalk cliffs

Seven Sisters chalk cliff The chalk cliffs of Seven Sisters are an interesting sight in Sussex, #england. The cliffs are amid river valleys and near the English Channel, and are easily accessible by the public bus, which makes several stops near the cliffs. Do check bus timings as they may differ during seasons. There is a tourist info counter and also pubs along the way, so you have all you need. It is also possible to hike part of the way through the fields and the farms, it is an easy and pleasant #hike throughout. #scenicspotguide#unforgettableexperiences#nyedestinations#hiking#nationalpark#beautifulsunsets#seasidephotoguide#roadtrip#summervacation#beachvacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer