Best walks to or from Seaford
Sussex · South East England | Walks by train
MapBeautiful walks starting or ending at Seaford Station.
Eastbourne Station to Seaford Station
Tough: 23km, steep ascents. 6h30–11h.
An essential walk! Spectacular white cliffs in a well-protected national landscape. Immense white chalk cliffs, sea, marshes, meadows, and beachfront. Best Jun-Jul (when the chalk is gleaming). Very popular and busy.
Highlights: Eastbourne, Birling Gap, and Seven Sisters Country Park.
Lunch stops: the Kiosk (1h30–2h in), Cadence Cafe Beachy Head (2h–3h in), the Beachy Head Pub (2h–3h30 in), or Birling Gap café (3h–5h in; excellent).
End-of-walk rewards: the Cuckmere Inn, or the Old Plough.
Glynde Station to Seaford Station
23km. 7h.
A rambler favourite! South Downs ridge, chalk downland, Firle Park, river valley, ancient villages, forest, coastal cliffs, shingle beach, and esplanade. Crumbly cliff edges.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Seaford Station Circular via Alfriston and Bishopstone
25km.
Steep coastal cliffs, chalk downland, open panoramic ridgelines, vineyard tracks, village greens, shingle beach, and seafront promenade. Steep coastal climbs.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Southease Station to Seaford Station
18km. 5h30.
River valley, ridge-top South Downs, open downland with coastal views, pretty villages, and seaside esplanade.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Berwick Station to Seaford Station
20km.
South Downs chalk hills, open downland, river valley, coastal cliffs, shingle beach, and picturesque village. Can be muddy.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Lewes Station to Seaford Station
22km. 6h.
South Downs ridges, open downland, sweeping valley, remote hidden valley, coastal shingle beach, and recreation ground. Steep climbs.
Documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.
Bishopstone Station to Seaford Station
22km.
Seafront, chalk downland, vineyard tracks, open ridgelines, and coastal cliff finish over Seaford Head. Steep coastal climbs.
An alternative variant of Seaford Circular via Alfriston and Bishopstone – documented by the Saturday Walkers Club.