Cuckmere Haven
Where the Cuckmere River meets the sea below the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs. Dramatic and remote.
Taking your dog to Cuckmere Haven
- Beach access
- Year-round
- Dog walks
- 2
- Dog-friendly pubs & cafes
- 31
- Nearby towns
- 2
20 council-verified beaches nearby
Always check ahead before travelling
Closest: Brighton, 13.8 miles
National Trust - Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters
East Dean, East Sussex
2.5 mi · Challenging
Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters, run by the National Trust near East Dean, East Sussex, is a dog-friendly clifftop walk with beach access. Dogs must stay on lead throughout, including on the beach, due to fragile, unstable cliff edges. On-site pay and display parking is available, free for National Trust members and Blue Badge holders.
Seven Sisters Country Park
Exceat, East Sussex
4 mi · Moderate
Seven Sisters Country Park at Exceat, near Seaford, is managed by the South Downs National Park Authority and is a separate site from the nearby National Trust Birling Gap. Dogs are welcome on a lead near livestock, ground-nesting birds, water and cliffs. Two pay and display car parks (BN25 4AD) serve the park.
The Cavendish Hotel Terrace Cafe
Eastbourne, East Sussex
Dogs welcome on Grand Parade terrace; sea views.
Albany Lion Cafe
Eastbourne, East Sussex
Dogs inside
Dog-friendly community cafe near the Downs; water bowls provided.
The Fish Cafe
Eastbourne, East Sussex
Dogs welcome on outdoor terrace; seafront location.
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