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Day Hike : Social Seven Sisters Sea hike....Sleep well Sunday
Event by: AAA Hiking & Outdoor Adventure
Location: London, London
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DESCRIPTION
Join us for this classic walk in the South Downs National Park. This is one of the most magnificent and justifiably well-known 13-mile walk along the South Downs way. This is the classic version of the Seven Sisters starting from Seaford Station to Eastbourne along the white chalk cliffs via Cuckmere Haven, Birling Gap and Beachy Head.
We will follow the sea cliffs to Cuckmere Haven taking in the classic view of the Seven Sisters then continuing on before ascending the first the seven sisters before descending the seventh to reach Birling Gap where we will stop to look at the informative exhibition on view in the visitors centre and a take a rest, break and picnic lunch on the grass slopes looking down on Birling Gap.
Leaving Birling Gap we continue along the cliffs past Belle Tout Lighthouse and then Beachy Head before descending down to Eastbourne where we will take a rest and have some refreshments. Direct trains to London, Hastings, Lewes and Brighton
WHAT TO EXPECT - HIKING INFO
Distance: 20km
Ascent: c.550 metres
Estimated Duration (approx): 6 hours walking
Difficulty: Moderate/Energetic
Assembly Time: 08:00
Move to the departure platform at 08:15
The train departs at 08:24
The train arrives at 09:48
Meeting Point: London Victoria Station, in front of the ticket machines where the Benches are.
We should complete the walk in Eastbourne town centre at about 16:30 although it is impossible to state an exact time as this depends on the weather and pace of the group and other unknown factors. We'll aim for the 17:33 train back to London to arrive at Victoria 19:05
In Eastbourne we can either explore, visit a pub or decide to return to London straight away. Those who decide to join the hike, please consider yourself committed for the entire day.
Cliffs
The Seven Sisters Cliffs are surprisingly fragile and at constant risk of collapse. Please refrain from getting close to the edge (ideally 3 metres)
COST
The cost for the hike and train travel is £30 per person. The PayPal payment option is automatically set to the Hike & Train option.
Use the 'NOTRAIN' promo code to pay £10 for hike only ticket and meet us at Seaford station (or travel with us of course, the more the merrier)
Please supply your Whatsapp number at check out, for both the WhatsApp group for the day, and a WhatsApp announcements group where I publish future events
A few times a year (which can be opted out of by leaving at any time)
HIKE INCLUDES
Guided Hike planned and led by experienced AAA leaders, trained Summer Mountain Leader with Wilderness First Aid Training.
PayPal fees
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
Travel costs (unless you selected that payment option)
Lunch, drinks or any refreshments
Souvenirs
Meetup Fee levied on all purchases via meetup
Entrance fees to any attractions you wish to visit
RECOMMENDED KIT LIST (full list)
Suitable hiking shoes or boots
Waterproof jacket and trousers (Please no jeans!)
Water [2L recommended]
Warm/Windproof layer, e.g. Down/Primaloft/Fleece
Wicking base layer, e.g. Polyester/Tencil/Merino
Camera & Phone
Picnic lunch and snacks
CANCELLING/REFUNDS
Please update your RSVP to say ‘No’ if your plans change. Others can then take advantage of the newly available place.
If the hike is full, please email [email protected] after the event and request a refund, less the PayPal/Meetup fees. You must provide your email for the PayPal account and transaction reference.
QUESTIONS
If you have any other questions, please check out our FAQ page; if you are still unsure, contact the event organiser as shown on this event page.
We have operated over 1000 events in the last ten years free of major incidents. We have achieved this via meticulous planning. All participants (members and their guests) in any AAA Hiking event or activity are personally responsible for their fitness, safety and welfare and must be equipped accordingly. If you have signed up for the event, you acknowledge and accept the AAA London Group Terms and Conditions.
© AAA London Group Ltd. Errors and Omissions Excepted
Join us for this classic walk in the South Downs National Park. This is one of the most magnificent and justifiably well-known 13-mile walk along the South Downs way. This is the classic version of the Seven Sisters starting from Seaford Station to Eastbourne along the white chalk cliffs via Cuckmere Haven, Birling Gap and Beachy Head.
We will follow the sea cliffs to Cuckmere Haven taking in the classic view of the Seven Sisters then continuing on before ascending the first the seven sisters before descending the seventh to reach Birling Gap where we will stop to look at the informative exhibition on view in the visitors centre and a take a rest, break and picnic lunch on the grass slopes looking down on Birling Gap.
Leaving Birling Gap we continue along the cliffs past Belle Tout Lighthouse and then Beachy Head before descending down to Eastbourne where we will take a rest and have some refreshments. Direct trains to London, Hastings, Lewes and Brighton
WHAT TO EXPECT - HIKING INFO
Distance: 20km
Ascent: c.550 metres
Estimated Duration (approx): 6 hours walking
Difficulty: Moderate/Energetic
Assembly Time: 08:00
Move to the departure platform at 08:15
The train departs at 08:24
The train arrives at 09:48
Meeting Point: London Victoria Station, in front of the ticket machines where the Benches are.
We should complete the walk in Eastbourne town centre at about 16:30 although it is impossible to state an exact time as this depends on the weather and pace of the group and other unknown factors. We'll aim for the 17:33 train back to London to arrive at Victoria 19:05
In Eastbourne we can either explore, visit a pub or decide to return to London straight away. Those who decide to join the hike, please consider yourself committed for the entire day.
Cliffs
The Seven Sisters Cliffs are surprisingly fragile and at constant risk of collapse. Please refrain from getting close to the edge (ideally 3 metres)
COST
The cost for the hike and train travel is £30 per person. The PayPal payment option is automatically set to the Hike & Train option.
Use the 'NOTRAIN' promo code to pay £10 for hike only ticket and meet us at Seaford station (or travel with us of course, the more the merrier)
Please supply your Whatsapp number at check out, for both the WhatsApp group for the day, and a WhatsApp announcements group where I publish future events
A few times a year (which can be opted out of by leaving at any time)
HIKE INCLUDES
Guided Hike planned and led by experienced AAA leaders, trained Summer Mountain Leader with Wilderness First Aid Training.
PayPal fees
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
Travel costs (unless you selected that payment option)
Lunch, drinks or any refreshments
Souvenirs
Meetup Fee levied on all purchases via meetup
Entrance fees to any attractions you wish to visit
RECOMMENDED KIT LIST (full list)
Suitable hiking shoes or boots
Waterproof jacket and trousers (Please no jeans!)
Water [2L recommended]
Warm/Windproof layer, e.g. Down/Primaloft/Fleece
Wicking base layer, e.g. Polyester/Tencil/Merino
Camera & Phone
Picnic lunch and snacks
CANCELLING/REFUNDS
Please update your RSVP to say ‘No’ if your plans change. Others can then take advantage of the newly available place.
If the hike is full, please email [email protected] after the event and request a refund, less the PayPal/Meetup fees. You must provide your email for the PayPal account and transaction reference.
QUESTIONS
If you have any other questions, please check out our FAQ page; if you are still unsure, contact the event organiser as shown on this event page.
We have operated over 1000 events in the last ten years free of major incidents. We have achieved this via meticulous planning. All participants (members and their guests) in any AAA Hiking event or activity are personally responsible for their fitness, safety and welfare and must be equipped accordingly. If you have signed up for the event, you acknowledge and accept the AAA London Group Terms and Conditions.
© AAA London Group Ltd. Errors and Omissions Excepted