Seven Sisters

The white cliffs along this stretch of the Sussex coast are properly dramatic - a series of seven chalk headlands that rise sheer from the shingle beach, each one separated by a steep-sided valley. You walk along the clifftop path and the view just keeps delivering: the English Channel spreading out below, the Newhaven area behind you, and if the light's right, France on the horizon.

It's a walker's spot, no question about it. The paths are well-maintained but the gradients are real - you'll feel your legs on the way up from each beach access point. Most people tackle it from Cuckmere Haven to the west, working east towards Birling Gap. Allow a solid three to four hours if you want to do the full stretch without rushing.

Historically, these cliffs have been eroding for centuries - the path itself moves inland as the chalk crumbles. It's a humbling reminder of how temporary the landscape really is. Photographers will find endless angles, and if you're staying at Three Ponds Holiday Park just five miles away, you've got a cracking day trip within arm's reach.

The thing to know: it gets crowded in high summer, especially around the Instagram-friendly bits. Go in shoulder season - late spring or early autumn - and you'll have the space to actually enjoy it. Bring proper walking boots; the paths can be muddy, and underestimating the terrain is exactly how people end up slipping. Free to access, and admission is simply turning up.