Cow Gap, Beachy Head, Eastbourne

Cow Gap, East of Beachy Head, Eastbourne, BN20 7YA

- access to the foreshore east of Beachy Head, by way of a steep wooden ladder. 

There have been landslides along the coast at Seven Sisters in recent years where several metres of have cliff fell into the sea - exercise vigilance at this location.

WARNING - HIGH TIDE RISK ***ALWAYS CHECK TIDES AT THIS LOCATION***

Cow Gap, looking east.

Cow Gap, looking west.

Cow Gap, access to beach.

Cow Gap, access to beach.

 

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There have been landslides along the coast at Seven Sisters in recent years where several metres of have cliff fell into the sea - exercise vigilance at this location.

WARNING - HIGH TIDE RISK ***ALWAYS CHECK TIDES AT THIS LOCATION***

Directions

Follow Eastbourne Road heading west out of Pevensey Bay and follow the signs to Eastbourne Seafront. Proceed west along Eastbourne Seafront (Royal Parade) to the most western point (approx 3.5 miles). Park somewhere near to where Dukes Drive makes a very sharp bend to climb up towards Beachy Head (BN20 7XL), and take the path to the left signposted to Whitbread Hole and Cow Gap alongside the refreshment kiosk. Follow the coastal path until you come to steps leading down onto the beach at Cow Gap (BN20 7YA).

 

Recreational Bass Fishing Restrictions - Updated October 2023

1st Feb - 31st March - recreational sea angling for seabass is permitted on a catch and release basis only.

1st April - 31st January - recreational sea anglers are permitted to retain up to two bass per angler per day (over the minimum conservation reference size of 42cm).

 

UPDATE 2021

CONGER EELS may also now be caught at this location, from Spring through to Autumn. Best baits for conger are large fish or squid baits, fished on a large hooked (size 5/0+) Pulley Pennel rig, best after dark.