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Birling Gap

Eastbourne, England
Ranked #4 of 9 attractions in Eastbourne
4.0 of 5 stars 35 Reviews
Type: Geologic Formations
Most recent review
- 28 May 2012
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Eastbourne
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Great place to experience the cliffs of the Seven Sisters, walks in each direction. Amazing walk from B.Gap to Cuckmere Valley across the Seven Sisters, a bit steep in places but well worth the effort for the views across the cliffs and out to sea. Bus from Exceat (13x) brings you back to B.Gap unless you're really energetic! Recommended.

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Easy to get to the beach, which makes you realise how huge the cliffs are. I grew up in an area with acid soils, so flint and chalk are fascinating to me.

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Hailsham, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Birling Gap is well worth a visit but can be very windy , but you can retreat to the hotel for hot drinks or something stronger !! When the tide is out you can walk on the beach but when the tide turns it comes in very quickly. The hotel grounds have eroded over the last few years the hotel... More

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London
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Just a walk along from Beachy Head is where you can get the best views of the Beachy Head lighthouse as well as the Belle Tout the cliff edge is sheer and you need to walk with care as it is not fenced. Beautiful views out to sea.

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Guildford, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

It is a great place with an amazing view. However, this attraction is very much related to the weather and the sea tide. You can have a great walk when the tide is low but otherwise there is not much to do, other than watching the great view of 7 sisters for few minute or having something in the cafe... More

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TRURO
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

To be that close to coastal erosion and feel safe was a real experience - it makes you think about how real and 'live' the environment is, The actual place does not look pretty but is well worth a visit as it shows what the elements do to the coastline - amazing to think that houses can just fall in... More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

Not Bad if you live close but not worth spending the day as nothing much to see

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uk kent
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113 reviews 113 reviews
88 helpful votes 88 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Great place to vist it is a National Trust site so charges do apply to parking they have on site cafe and toilets as well as beach access and a great view along the coast

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Cornwall
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

I was expecting more, probably because out of season seemed to be full of people shouting and painting tables and chairs

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kent
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12 reviews 12 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Not much there. The hotel could do with a clean up

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