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About Cuckmere Haven
This is one of those delightful little places that can only be reached on foot. Cuckmere Haven lies beneath the 282 ft cliffs that are home to Seaford Nature Reserve, and in the 18th-century Cuckmere was the haunt of smugglers who brought in quantities of liquor, tobacco, fine lace and other treasures. These days are long since gone and Cuckmere Haven is a place of peace and rare tranquility, not much can be heard but the sounds of lapping waves and the cries of the sea birds circling above.
It is here that the Cuckmere River makes it's final loop before reaching the shore. There are delightful inland walks along the banks of the river which forms part of the beautiful South Downs Way.
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Recommended attractions near Cuckmere Haven
| Seven Sisters Country Park | (1.4 miles, 2.3 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Seaford Museum | (2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Alfriston Clergy House | (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Newhaven Lighthouse | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Newhaven Fort | (4.4 miles, 7.2 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| The Long Man | (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Drusillas Park | (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Beachy Head | (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Paradise Family Leisure Park, Newhaven | (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Charleston Farmhouse | (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Monk's House | (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Fort Fun | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Michelham Priory & Gardens | (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Lewes Priory | (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Pevensey Castle | (9.7 miles, 15.7 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
All attractions in Cuckmere HavenAll attractions in East SussexComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Cuckmere Haven
Seaford, in the county of East Sussex (2.1 miles, 3.3 km, direction NW)
The town is famous for its Martello Tower built as part of the English defences against invading European neighbours, this is the westernmost of the towers and is now an interesting local history museum.
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Friston, in the county of East Sussex (2.8 miles, 4.5 km, direction E)
Friston is well known for its beautiful forest. Found a few miles inland from the bare ridge of the incredible rock formation of the Seven Sisters, this superb beechwood is not yet 80 years old.
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Birling Gap, in the county of East Sussex (2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction E)
The Birling Gap is a coastal hamlet on the South Downs in East Sussex, situated on the Info | Pictures | Hotels
Alfriston, a Picturesque Village in the county of East Sussex (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction N)
Alfriston occupies a favoured position in the beautiful Cuckmere Gap and serves as a tourist village to which hoards of visitors flock to enjoy the many well preserved fine old buildings to be seen, one of the most important being the local church.
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Newhaven, in the county of East Sussex (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction NW)
Best known for its cross channel ferries and for its fort built in the 1860's as part of Britain's coastal defences, but which is now a fascinating museum offering visitors the opportunity to experience a massive fortress at first hand.
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Wilmington, in the county of East Sussex (5.1 miles, 8.1 km, direction NE)
These days Wilmington is best known for the "Long Man" a giant carving on the north side of Windover Hill. The figure is generally thought to have first appeared in medieval times, but theories abound that it may have been there since the Iron-Age.
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Eastbourne, in the county of East Sussex (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction E)
Eastbourne, is a genteel town, that owes it's distictiveness to the 7th Duke of Devonshire.
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Telscombe, in the county of East Sussex (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction NW)
The tranquillity of this attractive little village is owed to its seclusion. Telscombe rests in a fold of beautiful Sussex countryside, and the fact that it is difficult to reach from the coast, adds to its charms.
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Pevensey, in the county of East Sussex (10.0 miles, 16.0 km, direction NE)
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Lewes, in the county of East Sussex (10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction NW)
Lewes is the boyhood home of the famous diarist, John Evelyn (1620 - 1706) He lived at Southover Grange, an Elizabethan house, which is close to the castle.
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Herstmonceux, in the county of East Sussex (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction NE)
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Brighton, in the county of East Sussex (12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction W)
Once a fishing village, Brighton was firmly put on the map in the 18th century by the young Prince of Wales, later to become George IV.
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Bexhill, in the county of East Sussex (16.0 miles, 25.7 km, direction NE)
The old town of Bexhill-on-Sea is of immense charm, it has wide streets, gracious building including black and white timber frame properties, but its real "star" is the fabled De...
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Fletching, in the county of East Sussex (17.1 miles, 27.5 km, direction N)
The village grew out of a Saxon settlement, near the spot of one of the entrances to Sheffield Park, now owned by the National Trust.
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Newtimber, in the county of West Sussex (18.2 miles, 29.3 km, direction NW)
A small village in the South Downs area. It has church and a Manor House but no pub or shops
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All towns in East SussexComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Seaford Station | (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction NW) |
| Bishopstone Station | (3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction NW) |
| M23 Junction 10A | (27.2 miles, 43.7 km, direction NW) |
| M23 Junction 11 | (27.4 miles, 44.0 km, direction NW) |
| London Gatwick Airport | (30.9 miles, 49.6 km, direction NW) |
| Lydd Airport | (37.8 miles, 60.8 km, direction NE) |
| Cuckmere Haven to London | (53.5 miles, 86.1 km, direction N) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Cuckmere Haven
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Cuckmere Haven center |
| Deans Place Hotel | (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction N) |
| The Star Inn | (3.9 miles, 6.2 km, direction N) |
| Crossways Hotel | (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction NE) |
| Hydro Hotel | (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction E) |
| The Devonshire Park Hotel | (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction E) |
| Cherry Tree Hotel | (6.2 miles, 10.1 km, direction E) |
| The Grand Hotel | (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction E) |
| The Gladwyn | (6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction E) |
| New Wilmington Hotel | (6.4 miles, 10.2 km, direction E) |
| Best Western Lansdowne Hotel | (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction E) |
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