How Tall Are the Seven Sisters Cliffs in England?

The Seven Sisters are a striking series of chalk cliffs along the English Channel coast in East Sussex, part of the South Downs National Park. They are remnants of dry valleys eroded by the sea.

Maximum Height

The highest point among the cliffs is **162 metres (531 feet) above sea level**, located at **Baily's Hill** (near the western end, below the Belle Tout lighthouse).

Individual Cliffs (West to East)

The sequence includes: Haven Brow, Short Brow, Rough Brow, Brass Point, Flagstaff Brow, Baily's Hill (highest), and Went Hill Brow. Heights vary from ~80m to 162m.

Geological Context

Formed from Upper Cretaceous chalk (~85–70 million years old). The brilliant white cliffs are iconic but eroding rapidly (up to 30–40 cm/year). They are often confused with the single, taller Beachy Head cliff (162m) immediately to the east, which is geologically continuous but administratively distinct.

Visiting

Best viewed from the South Downs Way coastal path, Birling Gap, or Seaford Head. The "Seven Sisters" name comes from the seven distinct hilltops visible from the sea.