Without going out for a stroll, you'll never know how beautiful the world truly is ๐
Brighton Beach is at the end of England. Fellow travelers planning to come here must choose a day with good weather!
โ๏ธ Itinerary:
๐ Day 1: London - Eastbourne - Brighton
๐๐ป Take a bus from Eastbourne to Beachy Head and start hiking. Walk up 100 meters from Belle Tout and then turn back; this is the best photo spot! If your energy is average, you can take a bus to the next stop from here. Cross the parking lot at Birling Gap station and walk up to reach the best spot to see the Seven Sisters. You can also catch a ride back from here.
๐ Day 2: Eastbourne - Cuckmere Haven - Lewes - Brighton
๐๐ป Take a taxi to Cuckmere Haven in the morning. You can see the seaside house dreamt by the main characters in "Atonement" by walking down from the parking lot. To the left of the house is the beach where the movie was filmed. Arrive in Lewes by noon; this is a treasure town I really like! The town's unique feature is its elevation change built along the mountain. Walking up the road will lead you to the castle. There are many antique shops in town where you can find some great vintage items. Arrive in Brighton before sunset; you definitely can't miss the sunset by the sea here!
๐ Day 3: Brighton - London
๐๐ป Take a Brighton Citywalk: The Lane > Kensington Gardens ยป Queens Rd ยป West St. Take the train back to London in the afternoon.
๐ Transportation Tips:
๐ฃ From London Victoria Station to Eastbourne Station
๐ฃ Once you arrive, navigate to Eastbourne Pier and take the scenic bus loop to Brighton Beach
๐ฃ Buy a ticket on board and keep the receipt. With the receipt, you can ride the bus freely within a day.
๐ฃ Note that the bus operates at different times depending on the season. Check the schedule carefully. The ticket costs ยฃ10, with a 20% discount for students.
๐ท Photo Tips:
โฃ๏ธ Beachy Head: The highest point of the white cliffs, also the highest coastal cliff in England. It offers a view of the red and white striped lighthouse, best visited in the evening.
โฃ๏ธ Belle Tout: This section from Beachy Head to Belle Tout has more undulations. You can capture the staggered white cliffs, winding lawn, and lighthouse. This is my favorite part of the Brighton scenery. Walk about 100 meters towards the Belle Tout lighthouse, then turn around to take the same cover photo!
โฃ๏ธ Seven Sisters White Cliffs: There are seven consecutive white cliffs here, featured in Jay Chou's music video and a great spot to watch the sunset.
โฃ๏ธ Cuckmere Haven: This is where the main characters in the movie "Atonement" strolled along the cliff by the sea and where their dream house is located. Movie buffs definitely shouldn't miss it!