Our family had so much fun here. You get amazing views of the cliffs, can walk down to the water and walk the cliffs in either direction. Recommend at least 2 hours here when the weather is cooperating. We hiked from the parking lot up to the hill to the lighthouse and then over to get views of the Beachy head light house. If you want to see beachy head just come here and do the nice 2 mile round trip hike over. Coming here was a highlight of our visit to the south east coast.

We went on a sunny weekend in May! It was a lovely place and you could see the Seven Sisters. There are steps down to the beach and you can park at the National Trust car park. There is a cafe and there are toilet facilities there, but there are certain open times, so check if you were going early evening as maybe closed.

This place was absolutely breathtaking! I went on a gloomy day that was raining off and on and VERY windy but it was still incredible to see the cliffs! I absolutely recommend visiting here. It was an easy day trip from London taking the Southern train service and then the tourist sightseeing bus.

I have decided to go on a solo hike on the seven sisters. This is a moderate hike and it took me 6 hours to and from. Every descent and acceleration gives you a different view and everywhere you turn, there’s always something to see. The parking at birling gap is free for national trust members. I was there at 0745 am on a weekday and there was no one there. The cafe was still closed and opened around 10 am. Same opening time goes for the toilets. I suggest that people go here during off peak times 12 noon onwards were the peak hours.

Go-early! The car park fills up fast but it is free to National Trust members so go early to find a space. The stairs are manageable but when they are crowded elderly visitors might be uncomfortable. The views are fantastic but the rocky beach is very hard to walk on. Get a good pair of swim shoes! The toilet has queues!

I visited the Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters on a Saturday in June whilst walking from Beachy head to Alfriston. I visited once again the following day with my wife to explore the area in more detail. The area around the Birling Gap is owned by National Trust, there is a large (pay & display) car park here which gets busy at popular times. The car park is free for National Trust members. There is much to see and do here either in the immediate area of the Birling Gap or by walking along the South Downs way footpaths in either direction where the walker will be rewarded with impressive views from the cliffs. The Birling Gap has a fairly large café facility, a gift shop, information centre and public toilets. Four cottages remain from an original terrace of eight built for the coastguard in 1878 and periodically another one is lost as the coast line is eroded by the sea. A small shingly beach may be reached from a set of stairs leading from the car park and if you are visiting the beach is it is advisable to stay clear of the chalk cliffs in case of chalk falls. The information centre is well worth visiting, it shows how much the area has changed over many years, particularly with respect to the cumulative coastal erosion clearly visible in old photographs and maps. On the day of our visit, there was a member of National Trust staff on duty here who was very knowledgeable about the area. Exploring the Seven Sisters, the walker climbs up the South Downs Way on an unsurfaced road to ‘Went Hill’ and from here on a clear day. You will be rewarded with views out to sea and also west along the undulating Seven Sisters cliffs to the Cuckmere River. On the day of my visit, it was sunny and out to sea there was a visual phenomenon known as ‘Fata Morgana’ in which ships at sea appear to be floating in the air. The walking surface is predominantly grass over chalk downs though the wide well trodden footpath shows signs of erosion caused by thousands of feet and the surface can become loose and crumbly in places. This was particularly true of some of the downhill sections which can be steep and require care when negotiating some of the paths worm down to the chalk in a shallow trough. If taking children and / or animals with you, the visitor should be aware that the cliff edges can be treacherous and there is a sheer drop from these to the sea below. Certainly, glad that I have visited this area, the scenery is striking and photogenic, the cottages act as a reminder of coastal erosion through the years and the transitory nature of the natural earth.

Decided to do a last minute trip to Eastbourne due to my nieces wanting to walk the Seven Sisters route. We were initially unsure where to start our walk from, decided to beginning from the Seaford visitors centre. Parking all days was £4.50, the visitor centre had facilities, coffee shop, cafe and a visitors centre selling a wide range of items. Starting the walk from seaford visitors centre was the best option for us, that was to Birling gap took around 2 hours. Sections of the route is fairly steep, and we had already nice weather and a slight breeze which made the walk much more bearable. The cliffs are very high, so would advise against walking too close too the edge especially if the weather is cold or windy. Certainly need good footwear, snacks are a must, water for hydration and don’t forget your cameras/phones. The views are stunning, and it’s a shame cameras can’t capture what your eyes can see. Please note this was requires a general level level of fitness.

We were lucky that there was still a parking space available for our van, where the visit center is also, because it is quite crowded. We walked upstairs and took pictures at the stairs/platform. Of the beautiful chalk cliffs, the seven sisters very familiar and now allowed to see for themselves. You can go down a flight of stairs to the beach and also up over the rocks. We went towards the lighthouse It's slowly rising. Here you have beautiful panoramic views everywhere. At the lighthouse were surprised that there is a very small outlet for some refreshments. After an ice cream we went back for a walk.

Stunning views. The car park is large and has disabled parking, which we needed for my mum. Some of the pathway was stony but she could manage it with her walking aid. She was able to walk up to the viewing platform and take in the view. My daughter and I walked along the beach. There are lots of lovely linger walks to go on too.

The park is beautiful in all seasons and I love walking my dog. There is a cafe and souvenir shop at the top of Birling Gap and I love the beauty along the way. It is easy to get to. I took the bus from the city and it was very close for me