Seven Sisters & Friston Forest Circular Walk
A longer circular walk taking in the Seven Sisters cliffs and Friston Forest, with coastal views, open downs, and woodland trails along the way.
It’s a self-guided community walk — we’ll meet up and follow the route together using AllTrails (no guide or leader).
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Seven Sisters & Friston Forest Circular Walk (Self-Guided)
A longer circular walk combining the Seven Sisters cliffs with Friston Forest, with coastal views, rolling hills, and woodland paths along the way. It’s a self-guided community walk — we’ll meet up and follow the route together using AllTrails (no guide or leader).
What to expect
The route starts along the iconic Seven Sisters cliffs, with wide views over the sea and a series of up-and-down hills along the coastline. From there, it heads inland through quieter countryside and into Friston Forest, adding a mix of woodland trails before looping back.
It’s a varied walk with a bit of everything — coast, countryside, and forest — all at a steady, social pace.
Route info
Distance: ~12–13 km
Duration: ~3.5–4 hours
Terrain: Coastal paths, hills, woodland trails
Level: Moderate
(Expect some ups and downs along the cliffs, especially in the first section.)
Details
Meeting point: Birling Gap Car Park
Bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Water and snacks or lunch
Layers for changing weather
Community walk style
This is a relaxed, self-guided group walk with no guide or leader. We’ll meet at the start and follow the route together using AllTrails. Please make sure you can access the route on your phone.
Everyone is responsible for themselves, while also looking out for each other along the way.
Good to know
This is one of the more popular routes, so it can be busy at times Cliff sections are uneven and can be muddy or slippery in wet weather. Coastal weather can change quickly — bring an extra layer
Final note
One of the most scenic routes in the area — a great mix of coastline and countryside in a single walk.
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