Why not head to the coast for the perfect London day trip? Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters cliffs are the tallest chalk cliffs in England. The cliffs stretch for an impressive 21.9km (13.6 miles) and can be accessed from many points.
Their height is most impressive at Beachy Head. Visit Birling Gap to stroll along a sandy beach and view the cliff face. Alternatively travel a little further to Cuckmere Haven where you can enjoy a meandering river and the most spectacular panorama along the length of the coastline.
Allow a full day to visit the region as each site has its own unique beauty. Best of all, they’re all free to visit. You will need to have some change on hand for parking if you drive.
Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbourne station. The rail journey is just over an hour. The bus runs to Beachy Head on the hour. Alternatively you can catch an Uber or Taxi. To best view the region we recommend you drive. The journey is 1.5 hours by car in good traffic. It’s spectacular beauty make it one of the prettiest day trips from London. Best of all it can be enjoyed all year round!