Seven Sisters Private Walking Tour (5+ ppl) Cuckmere/Beachy Head
Description
This guided walk is easy to moderate depending on your group preference: the length, route and level of difficulty are flexible. A typical walk (moderate) is a 16 km (10 miles) loop starting and finishing in Seaford, 5-6 hours including lunch and refreshment breaks. Other starting/pick-up points are available - to be discussed after booking. All walks feature fabulous views of the Seven Sisters Cliffs, Seaford Head and Cuckmere Haven. Your guide Matt will take you to places only known to locals, including seascapes, stunning white cliffs, rivers, forests, secluded villages, agricultural land and Downland hills. Please wear appropriate clothes and footwear suitable for walking! We can make it easier for those who would prefer to jump on a bus back to Seaford after stopping for lunch, making it accessible and active without being too physically demanding! There are 2 booking options: - For 1 - 4 people - For 5+ people (this one) Please make sure you book the correct ticket type.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Our accredited tour guide will meet you at Seaford Beach and we will have 15 minutes or so to grab a light refreshment and to take in the scenery before we begin our walk
We will walk from Seaford Head to Cuckmere Haven with a stop at Hope Gap (tides permitting we will walk down to the beach). This offers splendid views of The Seven Sisters white cliffs.
We will walk along the beautiful river Cuckmere to the Seven Sisters Visitors Centre.
We will stop for 45 minutes for drinks and lunch (not included) at the Saltmarsh Farmhouse Cafe. Walkers will also have the opportunity to buy souvenirs and to learn about the surrounding areas at the centre. A short walk from the Visitors Centre reveals superb views of the meandering Cuckmere River. We will take a short (but steep) walk to Friston Forest and then decend back to Cuckmere Haven on the South Downs Way.
We will return to Seaford Bay via Chyngton Farm, passing huge fields of sheep and cattle. This offers our 3rd glorious view of the Seven Sisters. There is an opportunity to visit Brewsters Coffee Co. at Seaford Head if walkers wish to stop. Our decent passes us through Seaford Head Golf Club (a favourite spot for our Guide, Matt!) Once we arrive back at the Seafront, Matt will be more than happy to take you to one of his favourite Public Houses and share a pint of one of many fantastic local ales.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(15)
This was a fantastic walking tour. Matt was a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide, always willing to answer our questions and have a good conversation. The tour was really interesting, showing us to a number of things that only a good local guide can. We would highly recommend this tour to those looking for a good walk, great scenery and good company.
Thank you! It was a lovely day and a pleasure to meet you. Matt
I really enjoyed my walking tour through Seven Dials with Matt. He was a fantastic guide — knowledgeable about the area’s history, as well as the local plants and birds we came across along the way. I especially appreciated how he set clear expectations about the level of difficulty and kept the pace comfortable for me throughout the walk. A great mix of history, nature, and thoughtful guidance. Highly recommend!
Thanks for such a lovely review! I really enjoyed the day - a great walk and talk, Matt
The weather wasn't on our side, but Matt turned a cloudy day into a beautiful walk through the rolling Sussex hills. It was very pleasant to hear local stories and small details that I never imagined! I hope to return as soon as possible ... maybe with some more sunshine 😂😂😂
Grazie! It was a pleasure walking with you and I look forward to seeing you again in Sussex soon😀Matt
Matt was great, very knowledgeable, nice and patient.. great hiking tour. Strongly recommend I would definitely come with my friends. Barbara
Thanks, Barbara. You were a great client and I really enjoyed the day. I look forward to seeing you in Sussex again! Matt
Absolutely loved the walk, Matt was brilliant, very friendly and knowledgeable. The walk was so much better than I hoped for, distance was achievable, well planned breaks, lovely scenery. I am still energised and charged days later!
Thank you so much - it was a pleasure spending time with you! Matt
Spectacular views of the Seven Sisters on this walk. Enjoyed the variety of scenery from the coastal chalk cliffs, the meandering Cuckmere River and the sheep we saw as we passed the farms. Matt was a wonderful host and guide. Being solo, I was a bit leary. Matt proved to be super easy to talk to and he provided lots of historical and interesting facts about the Seven Sisters and the surrounding area. I could not recommend Matt highly enough. A truly enjoyable and lovely day from beginning to end.
I am so glad I found Matt and booked this hike. It far exceeded my expectations! Matt is the perfect guide and so passionate about his work. He knows exactly where to go and checking in periodically to see how you are, giving options and recommendations. With Matt I was able to experience every part of nature. The cliffs, the sea, forest, open fields, sheep grazing and even happened upon some wild ponies! Make time in your trip to book something with Matt and enjoy!
Thank you! I really enjoyed walking and talking with you. We were lucky to see the ponies and what a beautiful day it was. Matt
We had such a wonderful day with Matt! Getting a tour of beautiful Seaford and the Seven Sisters was an unforgettable experience. Matt is kind, knowledgeable, and very helpful and communicative! Do yourself a favor and book a Secret Sussex Tour with Matt, you will not regret it!
Thank you - I’m so pleased you enjoyed the day! Matt
Took this trip at the beginning of October on my own. I contacted the guide beforehand re meeting point specifics etc and got a helpful and timely response. The views on this trip were fantastic-of course the better the weather the better the views. Matt was a very considerate guide-ie checking in with the party re aspects of the walk, difficulty of some parts of the terrain etc. This IS a proper walk ie need the correct shoes and clothing , good level of fitness etc. A stop for lunch in a lovely cafe and a brief visit to a lovely gift sjhop added to the enjoyment. Matt knows a lot about local history which added to the interest of the trip and was very happy to answer questions and make other recommendations. I would be very happy to go on another walking trip organised by Matt. He's a great guide-you are in safe hands. For someone who likes nature and a good walk I would thoroughly recommend this trip.
Thanks for this lovely review - it was a pleasure walking with you and sharing some of the delights Sussex has to offer. Matt
My husband and I booked this walk to see the beautiful scenery along the English Channel and the Seven Sisters White Cliffs and it was worth every step. You will only get this unique view with Matt as your guide. He is very personable and easy to visit with. We walked along the the beach at Seaford and up along the cliffs of Seven Sisters. The views were amazing. We also took some lovely walking paths leading us through the hilly forest area nearby with trees all around. Just a beautiful walk. Lots of people hike and walk and bike here. This is geared towards those who are fairly fit and ours was an 8 hour hike, aprx 40k steps for the day. There are places in which you can take a break or even shorten the steps of you need. Thank you, Matt, for showing so much of the area to us. It was a walk we will never forget! Excellent!
Thank you, Elizabeth. It was a pleasure walking/talking with both of you and sharing the delights of Sussex. Matt
