Shoreham-by-Sea to Eastbourne
KC3 ECP Leg Number 23
26th July 2022 – 28th July 2022
33.0 official miles
33.8 miles walked
Guest walkers:
Ani The Dog and Claire
A 33 mile leg running from Shoreham-By-Sea, through some industrial parts, then along the promenade from Hove through Brighton, around the Marina, then under the cliffs between Roedean and Saltdean, along the cliff tops from Peacehaven, around the harbour at Newhaven, then through Seaford and around Seaford Head. Turning inland to circumnavigate Cuckmere Haven via Exceat, and then The Seven Sisters and Beachy Head before descending into Eastbourne to finish the leg at the Pier.
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Day by day
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How we approached this leg
We walked this leg over three days. We walked a longer day 1 (13.3 miles Shoreham-By-Sea to Peacehaven) on flatter terrain, but this day could be shorter or even a bit longer as you like as the 12 Coaster bus runs down the coast. Exeat is a good point for day 2 finish / day 3 start point as the 12 Coaster calls here. This also has the benefit of making day 3 a relatively short 9.5 miles over the ups and downs of the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head
Where we stayed
We stayed in Kemp Town, which is on the eastern side of Brighton. Brighton is buzzing with many options for eating and drinking. We attempted to take full advantage!
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Places to stop
West Beach Bar & Kitchen
Lunch stop day 1 (actually late breakfast), underneath the British Airways i360
West Quay Cafe, Newhaven
Coffee stop morning of day 2
Moshimo - Japanese food
We met Sarah's brother and his family here on our first evening. Tasty Japanese style tapas.
Twisted Lemon Cocktail Bar
Starting point for our night out on the second evening
The Occulist
Second refreshment stop on night 2. Very quiet when we visited, we sat on the rooftop terrace and enjoyed the warm evening.
The Coal Shed
Up market steak restaurant in central Brighton - we ate here on our second evening.
The National Trust cafe at Birling Gap
Good spot for a coffee after the ups and downs of the Seven Sisters!