[2025 East Dean and Friston Attraction] Travel Guide for Belle Tout Lighthouse (Updated Apr)

On a rare cloudless day in London, I headed straight for the White Cliffs and arrived in Brighton. I cleared my mind and listened to "Things I Shouldn't Have" on repeat. Standing on the edge of the cliff, facing the endless English Channel, the world seemed to have an end. I sat quietly in a daze, with no distractions, and felt nourished.

1️⃣ Recommended photo spots 👍 ✅ Beachy Head: The highest point of the white cliffs and the highest coastal cliff in the UK. Standing on the edge of the cliff, you can see a red and white lighthouse in the distance, with stunning views. ✅ Belle Tout Lighthouse: From Beachy Head to the white lighthouse, this section of the road is undulating, and you can take pictures of the staggered white cliffs, winding lawns, and lighthouses. This is my favorite section of the scenery. ✅ Seven Sisters: There are seven consecutive white cliffs here, like seven young girls holding hands and looking out at the sea. It is the filming location of Jay Chou's MV and an excellent place to watch the sunset 🌅. ✅ Cuckmere Haven: The seaside cottage 🏠 that the male and female protagonists dream of in the movie "Atonement" is here, and the scenes in the movie are real.

I first learned about the White Cliffs from the movie "Dunkirk," which features a famous line: "You see the white cliffs, you see home." For the British, the White Cliffs are a symbol of home, and seeing them means you're home. The White Cliffs are actually a typical landform of the southern coast of England, formed by the combined effects of marine erosion and tectonic movements. They are famous for their steep and spectacular cliffs, with white rocks contrasting beautifully with the blue sea. · The Seven Sisters Cliffs are the most famous section, named after the seven main cliffs that rise and fall like natural works of art. It takes about 2 hours to drive from London. Although the weather forecast was sunny on the day we went, the clouds were thick by the sea, so we didn't see the White Cliffs at their best. But I was already very satisfied, as rain is the norm in England, and this place indeed has the solitude and grandeur of the world's end. · 🔀Route The Seven Sisters Cliffs cover a large area. If you don't want to hike, you can just stroll around the viewing spots and the beach near the Birling Gap parking lot. But if you want to hike, you can plan a 1-hour hiking route like us: Birling Gap - Belle Tout Lighthouse - Beachy Head Lighthouse. That is, climb up to the white lighthouse on the east side from the parking lot, then go down to Beachy Head Lighthouse. If you hire a car, you can ask the driver to wait at the parking lot on the Beachy Head side, so you don't have to walk back. · 📸Photography ✅Birling Gap: This is the largest parking lot at the Seven Sisters Cliffs. From here, you can go down to the beach to see the White Cliffs. The light is good in the morning, but a bit backlit in the afternoon, although you can watch the sunset in the evening. But the best place to take panoramic photos of the Seven Sisters Cliffs is on the hillside on the east side, which is also the starting point of the hiking trail. · ✅Belle Tout Lighthouse: This is the white lighthouse, the highest point of the hike, and one of the highest coastal cliffs in England. From here, you can overlook the magnificent view of the English Channel and take photos of the Seven Sisters Cliffs and the green grass. But be sure to pay attention to safety when taking photos at the edge of the cliff. · ✅Beachy Head: After passing the white lighthouse, you can see Beachy Head, a classic spot to admire the White Cliffs, with the lighthouse, S-shaped road, and White Cliffs. It's recommended to go in the afternoon when the light is better. But when we got there, the weather suddenly changed, and it started pouring rain a few minutes later. We were taught a harsh lesson by the British weather.

"National Geographic" didn't lie to me! Land's End is so shocking! The ceiling of the British landscape in my mind. I have compiled some travel guides to White Cliff. Be sure to choose a sunny day!!! The effect is completely different from a cloudy day ☁️ Itinerary: • D1: London-Eastbourne-White Cliffs Take a bus from Eastbourne to Beachy Head and start hiking. Walk 100 meters up to Belle Tout and then turn back. This is the best photo location! There is also the same style of Jay Chou's MV! Take a photo with the red lighthouse ~ but it may be very windy! Be sure to pay attention to safety !If you have average physical strength, you can take a bus from here to the next stop. Walk up from Birling Gap Station through the parking lot to reach the best location to see the Seven Sisters. This is where you get on the bus for the return trip. • D2:Eastbourne- Cuckmere Haven- Lewes-Brighton In the morning, we took a taxi to Cuckmere Haven. Walking down from the parking lot, we can see the dream seaside house of the hero and heroine in "Atonement". From the left side of the house you can reach the beach where the movie was shot. Arrive at Lewes at noon, this is my favorite treasure town! The town is built on the mountain and has a unique sense of drop. You can reach the castle by walking up the road. There are many second-hand shops in the town, and you can find good second-hand items. -Arrive at Brighton before sunset, don’t miss the sunset on the beach here!

[Opening] The Seven Sisters Cliffs in the UK is a breathtaking natural landscape located on the cliff coastline of the South Downs National Park in the UK. It is famous for its seven continuous white cliffs. Below is a detailed travel guide to help you fully experience this natural wonder. 🕜Best time to travel The best time to travel to the Seven Sisters White Cliffs is from May to September every year. During this period, the sun is shining and the weather is pleasant, which is very suitable for outdoor activities and photography. 🚗Transportation Self-driving: Starting from London, driving to the Seven Sisters White Cliffs is a convenient option. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the British countryside along the way, and the drive takes about 2 hours. Train + Bus: First take a train from London to Eastbourne or Brighton, and then transfer to the bus to the Seven Sisters White Cliffs. The bus journey from Brighton to the Seven Sisters White Cliffs takes about 1 hour. 👏Travel route Seven Sisters White Cliff Hike: Hiking is one of the best ways to experience the Seven Sisters White Cliffs. Stroll along the trails at the top of the White Cliffs for stunning views of the ocean and endless white cliffs. The hike is gentle, but please wear comfortable shoes as it's quite a distance. You can take many beautiful scenery photos along the way, especially at sunset, when the golden sunlight shines on the sea, contrasting sharply with the white cliffs, which is very spectacular. Visit Belle Tout Lighthouse: This lighthouse is located on top of the White Cliffs and is a great photography spot. From the top of the lighthouse overlooking the entire White Cliff landscape, you can capture the magnificent cliff scenery and azure ocean. Visit Cuckmere Haven: Cuckmere Haven is a beautiful bay formed by a creek and adjacent to the Seven Sisters White Cliffs. This is where the river and the ocean meet, and different photographic effects can be created when the tide rises and falls. Visit Seaford Head: After descending from the Seven Sisters White Cliff, you will see rows of colorful huts and green fields, full of fairy tale colors. This is also a great place to take photos. 🌹Notes Weather changes: The weather at the beach is changeable, so be sure to check the weather forecast and bring appropriate clothing and rain gear. Safety Tip: Please pay attention to safety when walking on the cliff and do not get close to the edge to avoid accidents. Environmentally friendly travel: Please keep the environment clean and tidy and do not throw away garbage randomly. Surrounding accommodation and food stay: Choose to stay in Brighton or Eastbourne, both cities have a wealth of accommodation options from budget to luxury hotels. If you want to get closer to nature, you can also choose to camp or stay in a nearby B&B. gourmet food: Both Brighton and Eastbourne have many food options, including traditional British restaurants, French dessert shops, Japanese restaurants and more. You can try local specialties, such as seafood platter, English breakfast, etc. 🌹Through the above guide, I believe you can fully experience the magnificence and beauty of the Seven Sisters White Cliffs. Have a nice trip! 🌹

The ceiling of the British landscape in my mind We compiled some White Cliffs West Vancouver travel guide 🌊Itinerary: ◾️D1:London-Eastbourne-White Cliff 👉🏻Take a bus from Eastbourne to Beachy Head and start hiking. Walk 100 meters up to Belle Tout and then turn back. This is the best photo opportunity! If you have average physical strength, you can take a bus from here to the next stop. 👉🏻Go up from Birling Gap Station through the parking lot, and you will reach the best location to see the Seven Sisters. You will also get on the bus from here for the return trip. ◾️D2:Eastbourne- Cuckmere Haven- Lewes-Brighton 👉🏻Take a taxi to Cuckmere Haven in the morning. Walking down from the parking lot, you can see the dream seaside house of the hero and heroine in "Atonement". From the left side of the house you can reach the beach where the movie was shot. 👉🏻Arrived at Lewes at noon, this is my favorite treasure town! The town is built on the mountain and has a unique sense of drop. You can reach the castle by walking up the road. There are many second-hand shops in the town, and you can find good second-hand items. 👉🏻 Arrive at Brighton before sunset. The sunset by the sea here must not be missed. ◾️D3: Brighton-London 👉🏻Take a Citywalk in Brighton: The Lane→Kensinton Gardens→Queens Rd→West St 👉🏻Take the train back to London in the afternoon. . 🌊Traffic guide: ◾️Take London Victoria Station to Eastbourne Station ◾️After arriving at the station, navigate to Eastbourne Pier and take the White Cliff sightseeing loop bus ◾️Buy a ticket on the bus, keep the receipt, and use it to ride as many times as you like within a day. ◾️Bus operating hours vary in different seasons, so pay attention to the time. ◾️Ticket is 10 pounds, student ID card is 20% off. . 🌊Photography guide: ❶Beach Point The highest point of the White Cliff is also the highest coastal cliff in the UK. You can overlook the red and white lighthouse. The light is best when you go in the evening. ❷ Belle Tout Lighthouse The section from Beech Point to Belle Tout is quite undulating, and you can take pictures of the scattered white cliffs, winding lawns and lighthouses. This is my favorite section of the white cliff scenery. Walk about 100 meters towards Belle Tout Lighthouse, and you can take the same photo on the cover when you turn around! ❸Seven Sisters White Cliff There are 7 continuous white cliffs here, which are the filming locations for Jay Chou's music videos and are also a good location to watch the sunset. ❹ Cuckmere Haven The cliff beach where the male and female protagonists of the movie "Atonement" strolled and the small house where they dreamed of living together are right here. Movie fans must not miss it!