Telscombe Cliffs Scenic Point

The walk down to Telscombe Cliffs rewards you with proper coastal views the moment you crest the final ridge. It's a chalk face dropping straight into the Channel, the kind of landscape that makes you understand why people move to the south coast in the first place.

You're looking at a decent two-hour round trip from Brighton, depending on your fitness and how long you linger. The path itself is straightforward - well-trodden, manageable underfoot most days, though it gets slippery after rain. The cliffs themselves are dramatic without being showy. No fancy visitor centres or ice cream vans, just the view, the sea wind, and sheep grazing the fields behind you.

History types might appreciate that you're standing where Iron Age settlements once were, though there's not much to see beyond the landscape itself. Families with young kids should time the walk carefully - it's doable with little ones but the return journey uphill can be tedious for tired legs. Walkers and photographers will get the most from this spot, particularly in late afternoon light when the chalk glows.

Free to visit, obviously. There's parking near Peacehaven if you're driving, though it fills quickly on weekends. If you're based at Three Ponds Holiday Park nearby, it's a cracking addition to a day exploring the Downs. Not a "must-do" on its own, but if you're already in the area, the walk is worth the effort.