Beachy Head, prominent headland on the English Channel coast in the administrative county of East Sussex, historic county of Sussex, England, in the borough of Eastbourne. Its chalk cliffs, more than 500 ft (150 m) high, represent the seaward extension of the South Downs.

Where is Beachy Head and why is it well known?

BEACHY Head is a famous beauty spot on the south coast in East Sussex, close to Eastbourne. The cliff is the highest chalk sea cliff in the UK – 531ft above sea level – giving spectacular views but due to its height it is also a notorious suicide spot.

Which cliff is Beachy Head?

The cliff at Beachy Head is the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain, rising to 530 feet (162 metres) at its highest point above sea level. Gap on the south coast of England.