6-Day Itinerary: Exploring the British Coastline & Walking the Edge of Great Britain

Traverse between white cliffs, lighthouses, and coastal grasslands to experience Britain's pristine natural beauty. 📌 Route: Dover Cliffs | Seven Sisters Cliffs | Cornwall Coast | Jurassic Coast | Lighthouses | Cliffside Trails 🎯 Ideal for: Light hikers/road trip lovers | Nature photographers | Couples | Off-the-beaten-path explorers 🧭 Overview: London → Kent → East Sussex → Dorset → Cornwall → Bath 🗓 Itinerary **Day 1｜London → Dover Cliffs (Kent)** 🚗 ~2-hour drive to Kent’s coastline **【Dover Cliffs Hike】** 2–3 hours round trip (7km, can be shortened) Scenic views: white cliffs, coastal meadows, wildflowers & lighthouses **【South Foreland Lighthouse】** Iconic British lighthouse overlooking the English Channel 🍽 Dinner rec: The White Horse (seafood + pub culture) **Day 2｜Seven Sisters Cliffs → Brighton** 🚗 ~1.5-hour drive to East Sussex **【Seven Sisters Hike】** Seaford to Eastbourne trail (13km full, opt for highlights like Seaford to Birling Gap) 📸 Perfect photo spots! **【Beachy Head Cliffs】** Highest chalk cliff in England with a lighthouse **【Brighton】** Arrive by evening for seaside strolls & sunset 🍽 Dinner rec: Riddle & Finns (seafood) **Day 3｜Brighton → Jurassic Coast** 🚗 ~2.5-hour drive to Dorset **【Durdle Door】** Limestone arch & geological wonder (beach access) **【Lulworth Cove】** Horseshoe bay, great for light hikes & photos Optional stop: Weymouth (historic seaside town) 🎒 Tips: Flat trails but strong sun—pack sunscreen & water **Day 4｜Jurassic Coast → St Ives (Cornwall)** 🚗 ~3.5-hour scenic drive to Southwest England’s prettiest coast **【St Ives】** Artists’ haven & England’s most photogenic fishing village **【Porthmeor Beach】** Surfing or sunset picnics in summer **【Tate St Ives】** Modern art gallery by the sea 🍽 Dinner rec: The Seafood Café (fresh catch) **Day 5｜Cornwall Deep Dive: Land’s End & Coastal Trails** **【Land’s End】** England’s westernmost point—feel the Atlantic’s raw power **【Minack Theatre】** Open-air cliff-carved theatre (unreal views) **【St Michael’s Mount】** Tidal island (walkable at low tide) 📸 Golden hour shots at Land’s End & theatre silhouettes **Day 6｜Cornwall → Bath (or London)** 🚗 Return options: 🅰️ Direct to London (~5 hours) 🅱️ Stop in **Bath**: Roman history + thermal spas **【Roman Baths】** + **Royal Crescent** ♨️ Spa rec: Thermae Bath Spa 🍽 Dinner rec: Sally Lunn’s (historic tea house) 🏨 Stay: Bath’s old town or return to London 🎒 **Packing Tips** • Hiking shoes/grippy sneakers • Windproof jacket + sunscreen + hat • Water + snacks (limited supplies on trails) • Rain gear/collapsible trekking poles (optional) 📌 **Highlights** ✅ Cliffside hikes + UK’s most scenic drives ✅ Covers England’s top 3 coasts (Dover/Seven Sisters/Jurassic/Cornwall) ✅ Daily 3–6km light hikes (or drive-only alternatives) ✅ Best visited April–October (spring/summer = peak beauty)