Beachy Head
Eastbourne, United Kingdom
At about 160 m this is the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain, with a red and white lighthouse on the rocks below. Car parks lie along the B2103; stay well back from the unfenced edge.
- Nearest town
- Eastbourne, United Kingdom
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 50.7375, 0.2440
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Cannon Camping ParkMotorhome stopover10 km from Beachy HeadMotorhomesShowersToilets
- Pevensey Bay Holiday ParkMotorhome stopover10 km from Beachy HeadMotorhomesElectricityWi-Fi
- Normans Bay Camping and Caravanning ClubMotorhome stopover13 km from Beachy Head · 200 pitchesTentsMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- KloofsMotorhome stopover18 km from Beachy HeadTentsMotorhomesElectricityWi-Fi
- Stud Farm CampsiteCampsite20 km from Beachy HeadDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Chestnut MeadowCampsite20 km from Beachy Head · 75 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Beachy Head?
Beachy Head is in Eastbourne, United Kingdom, at GPS 50.7375, 0.2440. It is about 22 km from Lewes.
Can you camp near Beachy Head?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Bramley Park Camping, about 8 km away; within 25 km there are 42 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Beachy Head?
Beachy Head is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: South Downs and the Seven Sisters cliffs.
What is there to see near Beachy Head?
Places worth a stop nearby: Birling Gap (3 km), Seven Sisters Country Park (8 km), Devil’s Dyke (36 km) and Bodiam Castle (36 km).
When is the best time to visit Beachy Head?
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)