East Sussex > Birling Gap Beach

Birling Gap Beach

Beach Type:

Sand, Shingle

Facilities

Restaurant, Cafe, Toilets

Activities

Surfing, Canoeing, Canoeing

Nature and Wildlife

Birling Gap has many rock pools and is a marine nature reserve. The beach forms an important part of the Seaford to Beachy Head Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and. as it is chalk land. has considerable biological importance. The National Trust

Nature and Wildlife

Parking Available / Free Parking Available /

Parking information

Excellent

Lifeguard information

No

Beach Awards and Information

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Where is Birling Gap Beach?

East Sussex / East Dean

From Eastbourne. take the A259. At East Dean. take the B37. A metal staircase allows access to the beach. however the base of the cliffs can be dangerous due to rock falls.

Tourist Information for Birling Gap Beach

Eastbourne Tourist Information Centre 8a Cornfield Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 4QL Tel: 01323 411400