Eastern mast East head

The Eastern Mast at Easthead is one of those peculiar British landmarks that catches you off guard. It's a radio transmission tower that's been standing sentinel over the Sussex coast since the Second World War, and honestly, it's the sort of thing that makes you pause mid-walk and wonder why you're staring at a bit of industrial heritage with such fascination.

You'll find it near Hayling Island, where the landscape flattens out and the sky seems to stretch endlessly. The mast itself isn't tall enough to dominate the skyline, but it's got character - that functional, no-nonsense wartime engineering that tells you something about how this corner of England was defended and connected during the conflict.

There's not much to "do" here in the conventional sense. This isn't a visitor attraction with a cafe or interpretation boards. It's more a waypoint for coastal walkers and history enthusiasts who appreciate the understated stuff - the kind of people who get excited about finding an old pillbox or a forgotten bunker. If you're staying at West Sands Holidays or exploring the Hayling Island area, it's worth a detour if you're into industrial archaeology, but don't expect to spend more than twenty minutes here.

It works best as part of a longer coastal walk rather than a standalone destination. The real appeal is understanding how this patch of Sussex was fortified and maintained during wartime. Bring a camera if you're into that sort of thing, but don't make a special trip from elsewhere.