Seven Sisters walk Sussex among Britain’s best spring walks

The list compiled by The Telegraph has highlighted Britain’s 10 ​greatest spring walks.

Introducing the list, it reads: “There’s no contest: spring is the best of all seasons for walking.

“The sleepy countryside is awakening from winter’s harsh grip and a joyous sense of renewal is in the air.

👣 Lace up your hiking boots and make tracks for Britain’s walking trails this spring

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“From Dorset to Edinburgh, here are 10 of Britain’s best spring walks.”

To view the full list, head to The Telegraph website.

Seven Sisters walk Sussex among Britain’s best spring walks

The list outlines some of the best spring walks each excelling in a certain field.

For example, Daffodil Way in Gloucestershire is best for daffodils, meanwhile Rannerdale Knotts in Cumbria is best for mountain scenery.

Seven Sisters, in East Sussex, was named best for coastal views.

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The Telegraph described it as “perhaps the most dramatic section of the whole South Downs Way national trail”, adding that “the walk from Birling Gap to Cuckmere Haven via the undulating chalk cliffs of the Seven Sisters is unforgettable”.

It continued: “In springtime there’s “always something new to spot” at the Seven Sisters, according rangers at the South Downs National Park.

“As nature moves from survival to breeding mode, you’ll hear the sweet two-toned calls of chiffchaffs, see rare Adonis Blue butterflies flutter along the banks of the chalk grasslands, and walk amongst fields carpeted in wildflowers at their most riotous and colourful.”

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The Telegraph warns that the route can be a “surprisingly challenging hike”, but it will provide trekkers with “some of the best littoral views of the entire South Coast”.

It also added that the best option to make the walk circular is to return to Birling Gap via Friston Forest.

What do walkers say about South Downs Way?

TripAdvisor reviewers rate the South Downs Way very highly, with it scoring a 4.5 rating from more than 270 reviews.

One dubbed it “the very best England has to offer”.

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They said: “Since I moved to Hampshire from London I have been walking the South Downs Way in small pieces.

“It covers some absolutely breathtaking countryside with wonderful panoramic views and there are plenty of charming villages and pubs along the way.

“You quite often get sea views but also a great variety of ancient woodland and wildlife.”