Coastguards, Smuggling and Shipwrecks
"Brandy for the parson, baccy for the clerk”. Join us for this guided walk on the Seven Sisters and hear about tales of smuggling at Crowlink and the history of the Coastguard station.
- Booking essential
A guided walk, starting at Birling Gap, over three of the Seven Sisters to the site of the old Crowlink Coastguard cottages. On the route, learn more about the history of the site, smuggling and some of the notable shipwrecks in the area. We then go inland talking about the history of Gayle's Place and the Red Barn. Finally, we head back to Birling Gap.
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Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £5.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Suitable for children aged 12+ accompanied by an adult.
- Meeting point
Meet outside the Birling Gap Café where our friendly guides will greet you. Please have your booking confirmation ready to show.
- What to bring and wear
The weather can be extreme on the Seven Sisters so please wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Ensure you bring water and sunscreen. Dogs are welcome but must be on a lead.
- Accessibility
There is uneven and hilly terrain throughout the walk. The walk is approximately 2.5 hours long. Suitable for the moderately fit. There are grazing animals along the walk
- Other
The walk starts at Birling Gap. Consider car sharing. The coastal bus 13X runs on a Sunday with stops directly outside Birling Gap.
Upcoming events
Stepping into Spring
Join us for our first guided walk of the season where we welcome the start of Spring. This is a circular walk on Belle Tout enjoying the fauna and flora found there.
RAF Friston – Spitfires and Spies (Commemorating VE Day)
Starting at Crowlink car park, join us on this guided walk to learn about the history of RAF Friston and how it grew from an emergency airstrip into a front-line fighter station during WW2. We commemorate 80 years since VE Day.
Artists inspired by the South Downs
Starting from Crowlink car park, join us for this guided walk and follow in the footsteps of some of the many artists who have depicted the Seven Sisters and the surrounding Downland.
Squire, Parson and Shepherd - What life was like living on the Downs
Join us on this guided walk on the Seven Sisters which takes us on a journey through peoples lives on the Downs. A fascinating insight into days gone by.