Fiona Barltrop
The ‘ iconic ’ view of the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs with the Coastguard Cottages in the foreground will be familiar to all . But it ’ s a favourite view of mine ( albeit without the cottages ) not simply because of its beauty and certainly not its fame , but rather because it ’ s one I know best of all , since I walk these cliffs so regularly .
The view is at its best late in the longer days of the year when the angle of the evening sun de�ines the detail of the cliff faces . No two days are ever the same here , depending on the tide and state of the sea , and this scene changes accordingly . Appreciation is heightened by earning it through physical exertion , of course , and this view is all the more rewarding for me enjoyed towards the end of the ever-revitalising cliff walk from Eastbourne to Seaford via Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters . outdoor focus / summer 2021 11