Birling Gap Beach
East Dean, East Sussex
This beach is situated at the base of the chalk cliffs called the Seven Sisters. The substrate is shingle giving way to sand with areas of rock pools and chalk from the cliffs. It is a voluntary marine nature reserve.
Beach Type
Sand/ShingleFacilities
ToiletsCafe and restaurant
Activities
WindsurfingSurfing and canoeing
Zoning details unknown
Nature and Wildlife
Birling Gap has many rock pools and is a marine nature reserve. The beach forms an important part of the Seaford to Beachy Head Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and. as it is chalk land. has considerable biological importance. The National TrustParking
Free car parking is available.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
NoAwards and Recommendations
Marine Conservation Society RecommendedLocation
Nearest town: East DeanCounty: East Sussex
Latitude/Longitude: 50.7423, 0.199943
Postcode: BN20 0AB
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
From Eastbourne. take the A259. At East Dean. take the B37. A metal staircase allows access to the beach. however the base of the cliffs can be dangerous due to rock falls.Nearest Railway Stations
Eastbourne (Approx. 4 miles away)Seaford (Sussex) (Approx. 5 miles away)
Hampden Park (Sussex) (Approx. 5 miles away)
Polegate (Approx. 6 miles away)
Bishopstone (Sussex) (Approx. 6 miles away)
Tourist Information
Eastbourne Tourist Information Centre 8a Cornfield Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 4QL Tel: 01323 411400See the Environment Agency report for this beach