Walks and outdoor events in Seaford

A relaxing one hour evening cruise from Newhaven Marina past Seaford Bay to the Seven Sisters cliffs at sunset. Keep an eye out for seals, porpoise and seabirds, often more active in the evening light, and feel free to bring a drink aboard. Runs on Friday and Saturday evenings through the season, with the departure time tracking sunset (8pm in July, moving to 6pm by late September). Up to 11 passengers, all ages. Booking essential.

A 1.5 hour guided boat tour from Newhaven Marina past Seaford Bay to the Seven Sisters cliffs, with the chance to spot seals, porpoises and seabirds. Runs daily through the season with several departures a day (typically between 10:00 and 18:00 in August, reducing to 12:00 and 14:00 by October). Ages 2 plus; group tours up to 11 people; minimum 4 passengers for the trip to go ahead.

A one hour evening cruise from Newhaven Marina past Seaford Bay to the Seven Sisters cliffs, watching the sunset over the sea. Departure times vary through the season as sunset gets earlier (19:00 in August, 18:30 in early September, 18:00 in late September). You are welcome to bring your own drinks aboard; up to 11 passengers.

A fast, high energy RIB ride from Newhaven Marina along the Sussex coastline to the Seven Sisters cliffs, with music on board and a boat that moves to the rhythm of the waves. A fun, energising way to see the coast for those who want more edge than the classic boat tour. Runs most days through the season with departure times varying by tide.

Guided evening walk around East Dean village telling the stories of its ghosts and its smuggling past. Starts from the village car park.

A guided 22km cliff-top hike along the Seven Sisters from Seaford to Eastbourne, hiking east to west past the Seaford Martello Tower, Cuckmere Haven, Birling Gap and Beachy Head, finishing along Eastbourne's promenade. Graded hard with 340m of ascent and around 5.5 to 6.5 hours of walking, at a steady pace with breaks for lunch and photos. £36 per person includes the guided hike and return train tickets. The group meets at London Victoria rail station near the ticket office at 08:20, leaving at 08:40 for the 08:54 train, and returns to London at 20:17. Led by Raj, a local trail expert. Bring sturdy boots, water, a packed lunch and weather-appropriate clothing. Walkers are asked to stay at least 5 metres from the unstable cliff edges.

A guided group day trip to the Seven Sisters cliffs and Cuckmere Valley, walking the chalk clifftops above Cuckmere Haven with time at the beach. An early start, so bring water, sturdy footwear and layers for the exposed coast path.

A guided walk revealing the hidden secrets of Alfriston, starting from the Clergy House.

A high impact 30 kilometre point to point hike from Seaford to Eastbourne taking in Seaford Head, the Cuckmere Valley, the Litlington White Horse, the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head. The group gathers at London Victoria station at 08:30 before heading to the coast.

A guided forest bathing session in Friston Forest. Slow down, breathe deeply and feel restored among the trees.

Learn traditional scything with Ranger Lawrence at Seven Sisters Country Park.

A day celebrating the Sussex countryside, hosted at Seven Sisters Country Park with CPRE Sussex.

A 14 mile (22km) medium difficulty guided walk from Seaford to Eastbourne along the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs, with around 500m of ascent over roughly 6 hours of walking. Meet at London Victoria Station at 08:30; train tickets purchased separately.

A guided 22km coastal hike from Seaford to Eastbourne following the South Downs Way, passing Cuckmere Haven, the Seven Sisters white cliffs, and Beachy Head, with opportunities for sea swimming in summer. Organised by Club Hiking in London, meeting at London Victoria and taking the train to Seaford; hike starts at Seaford Station.

A 14.5 mile (23km) intermediate to hard hike from Glynde Station over Firle Beacon, down to Alfriston, along the Cuckmere River to Cuckmere Haven and over Seaford Head, finishing in Seaford around 17:30. Meet at London Victoria at 08:20; hike begins 10:25 at Glynde Station; participants buy their own train tickets.

A 9 mile weekday walk starting from Seaford, following the coast to the Cuckmere River with views of the Litlington White Horse, then along the river to the historic village of Alfriston for a stop in one of its old pubs before catching the 125 bus to Lewes. Walkers meet at London Victoria at 09:15 for the 09:54 train, arriving at Seaford at 11:19. Walkers should manage 2.5 miles per hour and bring a packed lunch.

A guided 14 mile hike along the famous Seven Sisters cliffs from Seaford to Eastbourne, passing Birling Gap and the Belle Tout Lighthouse. The group meets at London Victoria station at 08:20 for the train to Seaford; the £33 fee includes the guided hike and return train.

Practical nature recovery volunteering session for young people at Seven Sisters Country Park.

A residential weekend retreat at Seven Sisters, booked as a single package across the three days.

A challenging guided 30km hike from Lewes across the South Downs ridges and dry valleys, with distant views of the Seven Sisters cliffs, finishing on the beach at Seaford near its 1810 Martello Tower. The group meets at London Victoria Station and the price includes the guided hike and return train travel.

An evening walk and talk about bats at Seven Sisters Country Park with naturalist Michael Blencowe.

A guided group walk from Alfriston Clergy House, From the Bottom to the Top.

Feeling drained or overextended? A guided hike exploring burnout and its deeper roots along the stunning Seven Sisters cliffs.

A guided walk from Alfriston Clergy House through the Dean and Winchester countryside.

A guided wellbeing walk for women at Seven Sisters, around 8 miles at a relaxed pace with reflective pauses. Walk, reflect and reconnect with nature. Age 18 and over.

The Halloween edition of the East Dean ghost walk. A guided evening tour of the village with stories of hauntings, smuggling and local folklore, timed for the spookiest week of the year. Around 90 minutes. Meet at the village car park.

The Halloween edition of the East Dean ghost walk. A guided evening tour of the village with stories of hauntings, smuggling and local folklore, timed for the spookiest week of the year. Around 90 minutes. Meet at the village car park.

A practical nature recovery session for young people at Seven Sisters Country Park, run by South Downs Youth Action.

The Halloween night edition of the East Dean ghost walk, starting an hour earlier at 7pm. Tales of local hauntings and smuggling history told after dark. Meet at the village car park.

Practical conservation day for young people at Seven Sisters Country Park, working alongside the ranger team on nature recovery tasks across the park.

A guided hike along the Seven Sisters cliffs exploring burnout and its deeper roots, for women feeling drained or overextended.