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Birling Gap - National Trust Birling Gap and Crowlink are part of the world famous Seven Sisters chalk cliffs on the south coast We welcome feedback – both positive and negative.

About Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters - National Trust

Birling Gap is a popular coastal hub, where the South Downs meet the sea. It’s part of the world-famous Seven Sisters chalk cliffs, one of the longest stretches of undeveloped coastline on the south coast. From walking on 500 acres of ancient downland to spotting wildlife and exploring rock pools below towering cliffs of chalk, there is plenty to see and do whilst you soak up the spectacular, unspoilt views of the sea. HOUSE RULES
We want our page to be a place where people can share how they feel about the National Trust and talk about their experiences in a fun environment. It helps us to learn and grow. These house rules aim to ensure everyone can enjoy themselves while they’re here. We ask you to be nice and polite to one another – you almost always are!- and respect each other’s views and comments. We ask all users to ensure your contributions are civil, polite, tasteful and suitable for all ages. We won’t tolerate disruptive, offensive or abusive behaviour, unlawful or objectionable content. This includes any material which might be defamatory, offensive, infringing, obscene, lewd, pornographic, violent, abusive, insulting, threatening, harassing, discriminatory, blasphemous, indecent or otherwise unlawful or objectionable. It also includes any material which is aggressive, argumentative or likely to be construed as bullying. No spamming or repetition, please, nor off-topic material in subject-specific threads or areas. MODERATION POLICY
In general, we don’t moderate posts – except on the rare occasion that someone has used offensive language or made libellous allegations about named or identifiable individuals on our page. We have a duty to protect our staff and volunteers, so while deleting comments is totally out of character for us, our legal position is that any post containing a libellous accusations, should be removed. If an individual continues to post offensive, threatening or
libellous content then we’ll be forced to block that person from the page. We won’t tolerate postings, content, or links that are racist, sexist or homophobic. We also don’t permit linking to or posting any content which endorses illegal activity, or any activities against the values of the National Trust. If you’re concerned that a posting or user content has broken any of our house rules or you’re worried about any comment or content then please send us an email to: [email protected] and let us know.

22/10/2026
21/10/2026

30 seconds of peace this morning 💙 (Sound on)

🌊 No queues. No rush. No distractions.

Our weekends are often extremely busy, especially in good weather, but visiting during the week can offer a much more relaxed experience and plenty of room to enjoy the views safely.

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18/10/2026

👣 Spotted those amazing rock pools and want to explore them? Make sure it's low tide first.

✅ Low tide = more beach, more rock pools, more space to explore.

⚠️ High tide = less beach, the sea closer to the cliffs, and a risk of being cut off.

Check tide times before your visit and stay safe 🌊

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17/10/2026

🌊 First time visiting Birling Gap?

We're a small cliff-top site that can get extremely busy, especially at weekends.

☕ Café and 🚻 toilet queues can be lengthy during peak times.

💙 Thank you for your patience and kindness towards our team.

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14/10/2026

🌊 Good morning from Birling Gap!

Midweek is the perfect time to enjoy the coast at its quietest and take in the spectacular views from the viewing platform, owned and managed by Wealden District Council .

Planning a visit today? High tide is at 13:55, so please take care near the beach and cliffs, and always check tide times in advance.

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11/10/2026

⚠️ Very high tides continue today, with an increased risk of being cut off on the beach.

High tide is at 12:25pm. For your safety, please avoid the beach around high tide, stay well away from the cliff base, and allow plenty of time to return before the tide comes in.

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10/10/2026

📍 Planning a visit to Birling Gap this weekend?

🌊 Very high tides mean there's an increased risk of being cut off on the beach.

⏰ High tide today is at 11:49am, so please avoid the beach around this time and always check tide times before setting out.

Stay safe and enjoy your visit! 💙

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07/10/2026

It's a grey start here at Birling Gap today, with heavy rain expected later. 🌧️

If you’re visiting, please take care and keep well away from the cliff edges and bases at all times.

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04/10/2026

Our top tips if you are heading to the beach today...

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03/10/2026

The sun is shining and it’s a lovely start to the day! ☀️

We’re expecting to get much busier later, so please be prepared for queues at our café and toilets during peak times.

Heading to the beach? 🌊 High tide is at 4:18pm. Remember, the steps are the only way on and off the beach, so always keep them in sight.

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