Experience the Sussex Coast
The combined coastline of East and West Sussex stretches 140 miles along the English Channel, bookended by Camber Sands in the east and the Witterings in the west. This stunning coastline is filled with diverse beaches, nature reserves, seaside towns, and opportunities for adventure and relaxation!
Towns and Beaches
- Eastbourne: Known for its elegant Victorian seafront and the nearby chalk cliffs of Beachy Head, Eastbourne offers a more relaxed, traditional seaside atmosphere.
- Hastings: Rich in history, this town blends an old-world fishing village vibe with a growing arts and culture scene. Its shingle beaches are perfect for a quiet stroll and you'll find a Victorian cliffside funicular railway dating from 1891.
- Bognor Regis: A classic British seaside resort with sandy beaches and a friendly atmosphere, ideal for families.
- Worthing: Combining traditional seaside charm with modern cafes and shops, Worthing boasts a long pier and a calm beach.
Coastal Activities and Watersports
The Sussex coast offers an abundance of watersports and outdoor activities:
- Kitesurfing and Windsurfing: Hotspots like Lancing Beach and Camber Sands attract watersports enthusiasts from all over.
- Paddleboarding and Kayaking: Calm waters at beaches like Littlehampton and Shoreham are perfect for beginners and leisurely exploring.
- Walking and Cycling: The South Downs National Park runs along much of the Sussex coast, offering breathtaking cliff-top walks like the as well as coastal paths ideal for cycling.
Natural Beauty and Highlights
- The Seven Sisters Cliffs near Seaford offer dramatic chalk cliff scenery that is one of the most iconic landscapes in England, and a popular filming destination too.
- Camber Sands, near Rye, is unique along the Sussex coast for its miles of golden sand dunes.
- Pagham Harbour and Cuckmere Haven provide tranquil nature reserves perfect for birdwatching and gentle walks.
140 miles of Coastline to explore
Beautiful Beaches
Birling Gap
- Birling Gap
Birling Gap is a popular coastal hub, where the South Downs meet the sea. It’s part of the…
Camber Sands
- Old Lydd Road
Camber, located east of the ancient town of Rye, has over 2 miles of beach, and much of it is golden…
Chichester Harbour National Landscapes
- The Street
Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has a unique landscape well worth exploring…
Cooden Beach
- Herbrand Walk
Situated close to Bexhill-on-Sea in East Sussex, Cooden Beach is a delightful coastal destination…
Harbour Park
Harbour Park, the children’s beach adventure in Littlehampton, is the perfect day trip for a young…
Hastings Beach
- Seafront
Hastings seafront is backed by grand Edwardian hotels and a two-layered promenade, giving it a…
Littlehampton East Beach
- Sea Road
An award winning family friendly sand and pebble beach which is over a mile long making it the…
Littlehampton West Beach
- Rope Walk
A site of special scientific interest West Beach is home to one of only 3 sand dune systems in West…
Seaford Head
- South Way
Seaford Head is the best spot to enjoy the iconic view of the majestic Seven Sisters cliffs. Please…
Selsey West Sands Beach
- Medmerry
Selsey West Sands Beach, located on the southern coast of West Sussex adjacent to the Seal Bay…
Smugglers Adventure
- Priory Road
Smugglers Adventure is an underground network or ancient caves and caverns, filled with secret…
Sussex Beach Hut
- Ferring Beach
Experience a unique take on the Sussex coast by renting a frontline beach hut for the week in…
Sussex Dolphin Project - Newhaven
Join the Sussex Dolphin Project on our relaxed Sunset wildlife boat cruise to learn about our…
Tide Mills Beach
- Mill Drove,
Tide Mills, located between Seaford and Newhaven is a historic coastal site and popular beach…
West Wittering Beach
With long sandy beaches, West Wittering is a haven for beach lovers and…
Wonderful Watersports
2XS Watersports
- West Wittering Estate,
Shop, hire and learn – 2xs is the place to go for all your watersports needs! Specialising in…
Ardingly Activity Centre
The tranquil Ardingly reservoir can be found 3 miles north of Haywards Heath. It is home to a number…
Bodiam Boating Station
- Bodiam Boating Station
Welcome to our little piece of heaven, perfectly placed for you to explore the garden of England…
Brighton Kitesurf & Sup Academy (Lancing)
Equipped with over eight thousand hours of teaching experience, the team at Brighton Kitesurf…
Chichester Marine Training
- Unit A1
A family run RYA Training Centre, based in Chichester Marina offering training courses for Power…
Chichester Sailing
- Chichester Marina
Chichester Sailing offer skippered charter aboard a 32' Catamaran based in Chichester harbour…
Fluid Adventures
- The Street
Fluid Adventures Ltd is a Chichester based canoe and kayak company. It offers guided tours and…
Get Kiteboarding
Get kiteboarding is a kitesurfing and paddleboarding school based in Bracklesham Bay near West…
K66 Boardriders
K66 Boardriders offers SUP lessons and taster sessions for those who've never paddle boarded before…
Lancing Kitesurf Club
Lancing boasts one of the best kitesurfing spots in the UK and it is less than two hours from…
Learn To Kitesurf
Offering the safest, most enjoyable and exciting services to kitesurfers of all levels. Our friendly…
Marine Life Walks
- Grafton Road
Our beaches are full of marine life just waiting for you to discover them; however, it can be small…
Moxie Unleashed
Have fun, learn & improve as you 'find your moxie' on & off the water when you join…
Moxie Unleashed
- Marine Avenue
Fitness, paddleboarding and adventure for people of all ages, of mixed ability and experience levels…
Mulberry Marine Experiences C.I.C
- 9 Orchard Parade
Mulberry Marine Experienes offer a full range of marine experiences off the coast of…
Oyster Diving
The UK's premier PADI Scuba Diving and Travel Centre, Oyster Diving specialises in providing diving…
Oyster Diving
- Basin Road North
The UK's premier PADI scuba diving and travel centre. We offer scuba courses, sea dives and have…
Paddleboarding lessons with Clare Osbourne
As a certified Blue Health Coach, nature facilitator and paddleboarding instructor, Clare Osbourne…
Pulborough Paddles
Pulborough Paddles is a friendly, family-run canoe, kayak, and paddleboard hire business nestled on…
Shoreham Rowing Club
Rowing conditions around Shoreham are suitable for beginners and will also be enjoyed by more…
Surfs SUP Watersports
- Farm Road
Surfs SUP Watersports offers lessons for paddleboarding, windsurfing, wingfoiling, sup surfing and…
The Kayak Coach - River Adur & Arun
A long (but not overly strenuous!) guided kayak trip in one of the most picturesque settings in West…
The Kayak Coach - River Ouse
A long (but not overly strenuous!) guided kayak trip in one of the most picturesque settings in West…
The Kite, Surf and Sup Co.
Where better to learn to kitesurf than at a school established by a former windsurfing World…
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