Photography on the South Downs: Where Brighton Meets the Countryside

Devils Dyke

Seven miles north of Brighton, Devils Dyke offers one of the widest views in southern England. At dawn, the valleys fill with mist and the light creates extraordinary photographic conditions.

Ditchling Beacon

At 248 metres, the highest point in East Sussex, directly north of Brighton. The views south toward the city and the sea are spectacular in clear weather.

The Seven Sisters

East of Brighton toward Eastbourne, the chalk cliffs are among the most photographed coastlines in Britain. Photograph from Seaford Head for the classic wide view.

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