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A walk in one of the most beautiful parts of East Sussex along rivers, past beaches, over chalk hills, through forests and quaint villages. Bring a picnic - either on top of a chalk cliff or on the beach.
A good level of fitness and comfy walking boots will make this walk even more enjoyable.
Gain (+/- 10%): 407m (1337ft)
Total (+/- 10%): 817m (2682ft)
Loss (+/- 10%): 410m (1345ft)
Max. Elevation: 120m (393ft)
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Start of the walk - Berwick Station. Follow the road due south. Turn right and follow the Vanguard Way (blue signs)
Keep following the Vanguard Way (as indicated on OS Map 123) and turn left (south) here
Busy road, but it's the only one you'll see for a long time...
Follow Comp Lane towards Winton, you'll walk through a green tunnel (if it's not winter)
Alfriston is a beautiful historic village exactly as one imagines them. The location is stunning, right next to Cuckmere river, the parish church ancient and if you time it right, you can catch the village fest around the church on the parish green.
Oh, and in case you forgot to bring a sandwich you can stock up at the post office.
Follow Cuckmere River all the way down to the beach.
One more road to cross before you are at Cuckmere Haven
The Seven Sisters are in sight, start thinking about your preferred picnic spot: hilltop or beach?
It's a bit steep and will continue to be quite up and down, but behold! the view. Prepare to sweat, this is the most strenuous bit of the walk and great for burning off calories.
Head over Sister after Sister towards the lighthouse. When you're just before Birling Gap, make a left after the kissing gate. If you feel like it, Beachy Head is just a tad further on.
Follow the footpath & signs and mind the cows (and their droppings). Cross the A259
This is mostly forest and will lead you past beautiful estates and through pastoral bliss.
Hone your navigational skills in the forest. Do make a left at this crossroad.
Keep your eyes peeled for a sharp left (blue signs) between two fences/hedgerows shortly after the pub and before the telephone boot.
Keep following Cuckmere River, the same way you came down, back through Alfriston towards Berwick. The pub is calling already.
Make sure you've checked the train schedule before going into the The Cricketers Arms - lovely country pub and even lovelier garden.
Hope you've enjoyed the walk!
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