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Wealden

East Dean And Friston

East Dean and Crowlink loop from Birling Gap — South Downs National Park

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South East England

East Sussex

Wealden

East Dean And Friston

East Dean and Crowlink loop from Birling Gap — South Downs National Park

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East Dean and Crowlink loop from Birling Gap — South Downs National Park

02:02

7.08km

170m

Hiking

Embark on the East Dean and Crowlink loop from Birling Gap, a moderate hike that takes you along stunning coastal cliff paths and across open downland. This 4.4-mile (7.1 km) route features varied terrain, including some woodland sections and chalk grassland that can be muddy in places, but is generally…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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South Downs National Park

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49 m

Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

A busy hub for people coming to walk and admire the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs. There is a cafe, toilet block, ice cream van (in summer), shop, visitors’ centre and lots of indoor and outdoor seating.

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1.15 km

Went Hill

Highlight • Natural

A beautiful little windswept hill where the trees certainly take the brunt of the strong winds coming in from the sea with their peculiar swept back hairstyle branches.

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2.18 km

St Simon and St Jude's Church, East Dean

Highlight • Historical Site

Lying in a steep valley running down to the sea at Birling Gap is the beautiful downland church of St Simon and St Jude. It is built almost entirely of …

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2.38 km

Hobb's Eas Bridleway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Open grassy bridleway connecting Friston and East Dean

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2.95 km

St Mary the Virgin Church, Friston

Highlight • Historical Site

Friston is a tiny village in the South Downs National Park. As so much of the surrounding land is owned by the National Trust, the village has retained its small stature and rural character.

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5.20 km

View of the Seven Sisters Cliffs from Crowlink Path

Highlight • Trail

The path leads beautifully along the chalk cliffs through the hills, a unique experience. There are always spectacular views of the cliffs of the Seven Sisters and the sea, but be careful, the area is not secured.

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7.08 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.12 km

2.76 km

609 m

574 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.93 km

2.15 km

1.51 km

271 m

203 m

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Highest point (110 m)

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Tuesday 5 May

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East Dean and Crowlink loop from Birling Gap — South Downs National Park

Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters Cliffs

Went Hill

St Simon and St Jude's Church, East Dean

Hobb's Eas Bridleway

St Mary the Virgin Church, Friston

View of the Seven Sisters Cliffs from Crowlink Path

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