Seven Sisters Day Hike - Sunday 31 May
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Sun, May 31, 2026
9 AM – 8 PM (GMT+1)
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⚠️ Disclaimer
Please only take a ticket if you are fully committed to attending on Sunday 31 May. We expect high demand and want to make sure spots go to those who will definitely join on the day.
The Hike
- Where: The Seven Sisters chalk cliffs along the East Sussex coast, within the South Downs National Park.
- Date: Sunday 31 May (day trip from London)
- Fitness Level: Moderate – suitable for those comfortable hiking 6–7 hours with a day-pack. Terrain is easy underfoot but includes rolling cliff ascents and descents.
- Distance & Elevation: ~22 km with ~500 m total ascent (max elevation: 162 m at Beachy Head)
Itinerary
- 09:00 – Train from London Victoria
- 10:53 – Arrive in Seaford Sussex
- 11:00 – Hike begins
- Seaford Head → Cuckmere Haven
- Seven Sisters → Birling Gap (café stop)
- Belle Tout → Beachy Head
- 18:00 – Arrive in Eastbourne (optional fish & chips)
- 20:00 – Train back to London (arrive ~21:33)
What to Bring
Mandatory:
- Walking boots / trail shoes (broken in)
- Waterproof jacket (coastal weather can change quickly)
- Hiking socks
- Day backpack (20–30L)
- 1.5–2L water
- Lunch + snacks
- Sunscreen + hat
- Phone, ID, cash/card
Recommended:
- Mid-layer (fleece)
- Sportswear (non-cotton)
- Waterproof trousers
- Sunglasses
- Blister plasters
- Pain relief (ibuprofen/paracetamol)
- Spare clothes
- Swimwear + towel (optional sea dip)
- Trekking poles (optional)
Tickets & Logistics
- Cost: Free (participants cover their own train tickets)
- Capacity: ~40 people
- Ticket Drop: Monday 11 May at 12:00