Walks · Our pick in Brighton
Beachy Head
Two lighthouses
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Diliff, Papa Lima Whiskey (edit) · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Beachy Head
Beachy Head rises above the sea west of Eastbourne, in the South Downs National Park. The red-and-white lighthouse stands in the sea at the foot of the cliffs; Belle Tout, the old lighthouse, stands on the clifftop to the west. The Beachy Head Experience visitor centre opened on 24 October 2026. Stay on marked paths and well back from the edge: the chalk can collapse without warning.
Why it's on our list
- The lighthouse from above
- Stay back from the edge
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Beachy Head before you go.