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For pre-booked journeys try:
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[[Image:Eastbroune Pier.jpg|thumb|The Pier in Eastbourne]]
[[Image:Eastbroune Pier.jpg|thumb|The Pier in Eastbourne]]
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* {{marker|type=do|name=Beachy Head|lat=50.735803|long=0.240315}} Enjoy the views from 162m up, Beachy Head is the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain. See the century-old red and white lighthouse at the foot of the cliffs, and an earlier forerunner the Belle Tout lighthouse, built to warn shipping of the treacherous rocks in the vicinity.
* {{marker|type=do|name=Beachy Head|lat=50.735803|long=0.240315}} Enjoy the views from 162m up, Beachy Head is the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain. See the century-old red and white lighthouse at the foot of the cliffs, and an earlier forerunner the Belle Tout lighthouse, built to warn shipping of the treacherous rocks in the vicinity.
* {{marker|type=do|name=Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway|lat=50.788526|long=0.287613}} Enjoy the [http://www.emsr.co.uk Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway] (www.emsr.co.uk) a great place for kids and children to hop onto a mini Steam engine
* {{marker|type=do|name=Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway|lat=50.788526|long=0.287613}} Enjoy the [http://www.emsr.co.uk Eastbourne Miniature Steam Railway] (www.emsr.co.uk) a great place for kids and children to hop onto a mini Steam engine
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* {{marker|type=do|name=South Downs Way|lat=50.751839|long=0.267051
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https://www.southdowns.gov.uk/enjoy/south-downs-way/ This 160km long footpath
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, which starts on the Western edge of the town and runs through the South Downs National Park as far as [[Winchester (England)|Winchester]] to the west is a must for any keen walker, even if you're not an avid hiker, you can walk just a little bit of the trail and enjoy the Sussex countryside. ''(The location on the marker is the start of the path on the edge of Eastbourne.)''
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* {{marker|type=do|name=South Downs Way|lat=50.751839|long=0.267051
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This 160km long footpath, which starts on the Western edge of the town and runs through the South Downs National Park as far as [[Winchester (England)|Winchester]] to the west is a must for any keen walker, even if you're not an avid hiker, you can walk just a little bit of the trail and enjoy the Sussex countryside. ''(The location on the marker is the start of the path on the edge of Eastbourne.)''
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[[File:Birling Gap - geograph.org.uk - 76487.jpg|thumb|239x239px|View of Birling Gap (right) and the Seven Sisters and Cuckmere Haven (back left) facing west.]]
* {{marker|type=do|name=Seven Sisters Country Park and [[Cuckmere Haven]]|lat=50.775034|long=0.152800}} Take the number 12, 12X or 13X bus from the town centre to this country park at Exceat, about 8 km west of Eastbourne. The park has cycle hire through the Friston Forest, a cosy cafe-restaurant and a visitor centre. The estuary of the River Cuckmere winds through here in a distinctive meander to the sea and can be walked either side of the A259 road. You can also walk upstream along the side of the Cuckmere river and if you're lucky you may be able to find some samphire along the banks which can be picked, cooked and eaten.
* {{marker|type=do|name=Seven Sisters Country Park and [[Cuckmere Haven]]|lat=50.775034|long=0.152800}} Take the number 12, 12X or 13X bus from the town centre to this country park at Exceat, about 8 km west of Eastbourne. The park has cycle hire through the Friston Forest, a cosy cafe-restaurant and a visitor centre. The estuary of the River Cuckmere winds through here in a distinctive meander to the sea and can be walked either side of the A259 road. You can also walk upstream along the side of the Cuckmere river and if you're lucky you may be able to find some samphire along the banks which can be picked, cooked and eaten.
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* {{Marker|type = do|name = Birling Gap|lat = 50.743048|long = 0.201515|url = http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/birling-gap-and-the-seven-sisters/}} This area of land is owned by the National Trust and has a cafe, gift shop and a small museum/visitor centre. You can start walks from here across the South Downs and there is also a set of stairs going down to the shingle beach. It is a two hour walk towards Holywell and Eastbourne itself along the beach.
From the country park, take a 4 hour walk on top of the cliffs back to Eastbourne. Don't forget to take a picnic, though Birling Gap is a pleasant beauty spot on this part of the coast, which looks particularly nice in Spring and has an excellent pub, restaurant and hotel.
From the country park, take a 4 hour walk on top of the cliffs back to Eastbourne. Don't forget to take a picnic, though Birling Gap is a pleasant beauty spot on this part of the coast, which looks particularly nice in Spring and has an excellent pub, restaurant and hotel.