Sussex Wildlife Trust – PhotoPosts around our reserves – 3 years on

PhotoPost at Seaford Head
PhotoPost at Seaford Head – contributed by a visitor via social media

It’s been around three years since the installation of the fixed-point photo posts on various reserves across Sussex as part of the 60th anniversary celebrations. Since then, hundreds of submissions from visitors sending in their photos via social media or email – all contributing to some great citizen science!

Full details can be found atwwwsussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/news/photoposts-around-our-reserves-3-years-on

 

A closure of the Hope Gap steps has been in place since August 2023 due to work that is required to the bottom of the steps, which are currently damaged through erosion and need repair.

An update report taken to the Community Services meeting 30th May 2024 can be found here where it was PROPOSED to CONFIRM that the Town Council will leave Hope Gap Steps closed for the summer 2024 season whilst it gathers information ahead of considering short, medium and long-term assessment for a more sustainable solution.

The short-term stage to be to commission an expert to identify what the issues are and what solutions are available for presenting to the other stakeholders to ascertain permission likelihood and timeframes, reporting back to the Town Council’s Community Services Committee at 6, 9 and 12 months.

A message saying that 15 Herdwick Sheep are now on the Reserve to thee West of the Golf Course and how dog owners should keep dogs on a lead near the sheep plus that there are signs up in that area which gives a telephone number if needed.

The Nature Reserve is easiest accessed by two points; South Hill Barn in Seaford or from Eastbourne Road (A259) at Exceat Bridge.

Free parking is provided at South Hill Barn, Seaford, the nearest post code is BN25 4JQ. From here is a simply stunning walk down Seaford Head to Cuckmere Valley, overlooking the Seven Sisters Cliffs and river mouth. Alternatively, there is parking available at the Seven Sisters Country Park, A259, BN25 4AD, that does charge a fee. This allows access to the Nature Reserve from the northern end of the river if you cross Exceat Bridge and access the Reserve through the rear of the Cuckmere Inn’s car park.

While there why not pop in to The View at Seaford Head for a refreshing drink or bite to eat, sit on the terrace balcony and take in the view.

A photograph of The View Bar and Restaurant from outside  A photograph of The View Bar and Restaurant inside  A photograph of The View Bar and Restaurant from the Balcony

Miles Without Stiles!

South Downs National Park Authority have been working on creating route maps of trails suitable for people with impaired mobility, wheelchairs, mobility scooters and pushchairs, please see the leaflet available for download with a route identified on Seaford Head or view the National Park Authority’s website for more information.

A photograph of the Seven Sisters cliffs
Picture: View of the Seven Sisters from the walk down Seaford Head towards Hope Gap and Cuckmere Valley.

We Hear You Now

The South Downs National Park Authority, in partnership with Seaford Town Council, other local authorities and volunteers, has launched the We Hear You Now project which features audio story, new myth and poetry at listening points across the Sussex Heritage Coast. Two of these listening points can be found on Seaford Head, the full leaflet, which includes listening point locations, can be found here – SDNPA We Hear You Now Leaflet

To find out more visit – https://www.sevensisters.org.uk/we-hear-you-now/

*This page was last updated August 2023*