Beacon Mill – Rottingdean Beach loop from Rottingdean

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Beacon Mill – Rottingdean Beach loop from Rottingdean

Easy

5.0

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Beacon Mill – Rottingdean Beach loop from Rottingdean

01:48

6.77km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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South Downs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.15 km

Beacon Mill

Highlight • Structure

A lovely spot with views back over Brighton! Lots of sheep grazing in this area too!

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1.98 km

White Chalk Cliffs of Seaford Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

Agree with the comment but I think this photo is actually of Seaford head, another 10k east?

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3.01 km

Saltdean Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

A recently renovated, reopened in June 2020, pedestrian and cycle tunnel that links Saltdean Lido and the Undercliff. It was originally built in 1933, at the same time at the …

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4.09 km

Molly's Café

Highlight • Cafe

Fab Coffee, food , cold drinks and Ice cream. Open 7 days 8.30am to 5pm, subject to weather.

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4.14 km

Rottingdean Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of Brighton’s less busy beaches and a nice spot for fish and chips (from the takeaway/cafe at the top of the slipway) while watching the sun go down.

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4.19 km

Undercliff Walk, South Downs National Park

Highlight • Trail

Panorama to experience with both high and low tide.

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5.34 km

The Undercliff Walk is actually part of the sea defence along the stretch of coast between Brighton and Saltdean. It's a surfaced path which is also used by the new Charles the 3rd England Coast Path.

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