United Kingdom·23 June 2024
The UK's best one day hike, accessible from London
SOLD OUTThe Seven Sisters is one of the most beautiful places in the UK and provides the setting for the best one day hike for Londoner's. Super accessible from London, the Seadford to Eastbourne route takes in some of the most beautiful scenery in the South Downs National Park, if not the entire south of England, including the Birling Gap and cliffs at Beachy Head. Starting at Seaford Station (which has regular trains direct from London Victoria) we hike the coastal trail for 14 miles (22.5km) enjoying incredible channel views for the entire route; we finish at Eastbourne Station for direct trains back to the capital. The hike lasts 7-8 hours including lunch and rest stops. Free of any technical sections, it is suitable for anyone with a good level of fitness. Lead by our CEO, Oliver Browne, a professional adventurer and certified Mountain Leader he will be accompanied by all round nice guy, paramedic, and adventurer Callum Lees-Walsh.
Enjoy some of the best scenery in the UK.
Our CEO Oliver is certified Mountain Leader and experienced adventurer.
Both our start and end points have direct trains to London Victoria in under 2 hours.
Co-guide Callum is a fully-trained paramedic with the London Ambulance Service.
Oliver is not just the founder and CEO of True Summit Adventures, but also a qualified Mountain Leader.
Oliver has a wealth of adventure experience and is one of the few people to have completed the Atlantic rowing race and attempted Mount Everest.
This is his favorite hike in the South of England and one he loves to complete regularly.
Callum joins True Summit Adventures with a wealth of experience.
Being a parademic with the London Ambulance Service, he fulfils the role of first-aider on our Seven Sisters Day Hike. That said, his love of adventure and years as an outdoor instructor only adds to his desirability.
The Day in Detail
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09:45 AM We meet at Seaford Station
10:00 AM Scheduled hike departure time
10:00 AM - 13:00 PM We follow the coastal path from Seaford to Birling Gap
13:00 PM Lunch at Birling Gap
13:45 PM - 17:30 PM We continue the hike along the coastal path from Birling Gap to Eastbourne via Beachy Head
17:30 PM Arrive into Eastbourne. Option of a post-hike drink in a local bar or departure on the next train to London
18:30 PM The formal elements of our Seven Sisters Day Hike end, however we suggest sticking around to experience a little of Eastbourne if you've never visited.
Certified Mountain Leader
Paramedic
True Summit Adventures Cap
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Lunch
Snacks
Drinks
The Seven Sisters Day Hike is through beautiful undulating coastal landscapes. We will hike for up to 8 hours, including regular rest breaks. There is some ascending and descending to be done, but anyone with moderate fitness won't find this unduly difficult.
Everyone who joins this hike needs to have a booked place, so please forward the sign up link to your friends.
Please come dressed for a hike in the English countryside. This means hiking shoes or boots, layered clothing and waterproofs - ideally for both the upper and lower portions of your body!
Lunch is not included. Feel free to bring your own, alongside plenty of high-energy snacks. Alternatively, food can be purchase at the National Trust cafe at Birling Gap.
There are lots of exit points along the route and we will see you safely into a taxi or bus to Seaford or Eastbourne.
The path we use is good, but we still recommend wearing hiking shoes.
It's easy to get dehydrated when hiking. We insist you bring at least 2 litres of water.
Trains are by far the best way of joining this linear hike thanks to superb connections with central London.
