Seven Sisters: Useful Links, Local Press & Resources

About this directory

SevenSisters.co.uk is an independent guide. This page collects the official sources, conservation bodies, local media, and practical services that relate to the Seven Sisters National Nature Reserve and the wider East Sussex Heritage Coast. We keep it current; if you write about this area and find it useful, you are welcome to link to it.

Links are organised by category. No commercial relationships exist with any of the organisations listed here — this is a genuine editorial resource, not a paid directory.

Official Authorities

The statutory and public bodies responsible for the Seven Sisters National Nature Reserve, the Heritage Coast, and the surrounding landscape.

Natural England

natureng.gov.uk

Government body responsible for designating and managing the Seven Sisters National Nature Reserve. Designated the NNR in March 2026.

National Trust — Birling Gap

nationaltrust.org.uk

Manages Birling Gap visitor centre, café, beach steps, and the cliff-edge path. Publishes access and erosion updates.

South Downs National Park Authority

southdowns.gov.uk

Plans and manages the South Downs National Park, which borders the Seven Sisters NNR. Issues park-wide conservation and access guidance.

East Sussex County Council

eastsussex.gov.uk

Maintains the Seven Sisters Country Park at Exceat (including Cuckmere Haven car park and visitor centre) and local road and transport infrastructure.

Environment Agency

gov.uk/environment-agency

Monitors coastal erosion rates, manages flood risk at Cuckmere Haven, and publishes data on chalk cliff retreat along the Heritage Coast.

Discover East Sussex

eastsussex.gov.uk

East Sussex County Council's official visitor information hub — circular walks, countryside sites, cycling routes, and long-distance walking guides across the county.

Conservation & Wildlife

Organisations working to protect the chalk grassland, coastal habitats, and marine environment of the Seven Sisters and Heritage Coast.

Sussex Wildlife Trust

sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk

Manages nature reserves across Sussex and publishes wildlife guides for the chalk coast. The go-to source for flora and fauna identification in the NNR.

RSPB — South East England

rspb.org.uk

Bird identification resources and migration tracking for the coast. Peregrine falcons nest on the Seven Sisters cliffs; watch for them on the clifftop path.

Marine Conservation Society

mcsuk.org

Monitors water quality at Sussex beaches and runs the Good Beach Guide. Check before swimming at Cuckmere Haven or Birling Gap.

Buglife — Chalk Grassland

buglife.org.uk

The Seven Sisters chalk grassland is one of England's most important invertebrate habitats. Buglife publishes conservation data on the rare species found here.

Safety & Conditions

Emergency services, tide data, and weather resources essential for planning a safe visit to the cliff path and coast.

In an emergency on the coast: call 999 and ask for Coastguard. Do not approach cliff edges to help someone — report the position and wait for professionals.

HM Coastguard

gov.uk/coastguard

The emergency service for the Seven Sisters coast. In an emergency call 999. For non-emergency safety concerns, contact the Maritime & Coastguard Agency.

RNLI

rnli.org

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution. Newhaven lifeboat station covers the Seven Sisters coast. Their safety pages cover cliff and sea swimming risks.

Met Office — South East England

metoffice.gov.uk

Weather forecasts for the Heritage Coast. Coastal fog, high winds, and lightning are real risks on the clifftop. Always check before setting out.

National Tide & Sea Level Facility

ntslf.org

Live tide gauge data and tide table predictions for Newhaven, the closest gauge to the Seven Sisters. Essential for Cuckmere Haven beach and cliff-base access.