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Trails suitable for people with impaired mobility, wheelchairs, mobility scooters and push chairs Peace Path Cliff top views

The Peace Path is situated on the most famous part of the . Beachy Head rises 152 metres (530 ft) above the sea below and is the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain. There are wonderful panoramic views which can be seen from the cliff top. If you look east, you see the beaches and town of Eastbourne and then on to Bay and . The rare chalk grassland of the Eastbourne Downland is home to a rich variety of plants, insects and birds. The Peace Path is a 750 metre circular route starting opposite the main Beachy Head car park and leading to a viewpoint on the Head. The path is a firm and even surfaced track with no gates, stiles or steps. Photo c SDCB HOW TO GET THERE

Bus information: Number 33 operates during the VISITOR INFORMATION summer, leaving for Beachy Head every To A22 half an hour every day. 713, a Sunday only service • The Countryside Centre (01323 737273) is open operates on the Beachy Head coast road. Traveline from 10.00am to 4pm, 7 days a week, weekends only 0870 608 2608 for details. during winter. It is free to enter the shop and Train information: National Rail 08457 484950. gallery, donations are accepted for the exhibition. By car: Take the A259 A27for Eastbourne and follow signs Refreshments are available at the Beachy Head Pub for ‘Beachy Head’. • 9 which is open all day, 7 days a week. A22 5 2 • A pay and display system operates in the car park Jevington A and the lay-bys. Disabled badge holders and local Seaford residents with current residents leisure cards can park for free. Beachy Head Pub car park is for Eastbourne patrons only. A259 East Dean Public and disabled toilets are next to the car park. B2103 • Access Trail • Dogs are welcome but must be kept under control. Please be careful not to let your dog stray close to the cliff edge. Way Winchester Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty For more information contact: Petersfield Storrington South Downs Joint Committee Victorian Barn,Victorian Business Centre, Ford Lane, Eastbourne Ford,Arundel,West , BN18 OEF Bognor Regis Tel:+44 (0) 1243 558700 Fax: +44 (0) 1243 558701 www.vic.org.uk

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