Falling Sands
Cow Gap, Beachy Head Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK.

Common Gull

Larus canus

Family: Laridae (Gulls)

Habitat: Farmland, lakes and reservoirs, marsh, beaches and shorelines, mudflats and sandflats, rock pools, sand dunes, sea stacks, estuaries and sea cliffs.

Size: Length 40-46 cm (16-18 in)

Food: Worms, insects, fish and carrion.

Voice: High-pitched laughing cry.

Season: All year round.

IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern

Common Gull (Larus canus) © Jerry Kirkhart cc
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Sandy and rocky beach beneath the seven sisters.

Access to Falling Sands is free.


Charity link
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/Applications/Donations/DonatePredonation.aspx

Places to visit nearby
Beachy Head   0.35 miles (0.56 km)
Beach Head Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7YA, England.
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Beach Head is the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain, rising to 162 metres (531 ft) above sea ...

Beachy Head © Ian Stannard from Southsea, England cc

Helen Garden   0.80 miles (1.29 km)
Western Seafront, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7XL, England, UK.
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Helen Garden was owned by Helen Hornby-Lewis who gave it to the Borough Council in 1933 for use as a public pleasure ground.

Helen Garden © MTM arr

South Downs Way   1.10 miles (1.77 km)
Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, UK.
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The South Downs Way is a national trail running for a 100 miles, the full length of the South Downs National Park, between the white chalk cliffs of Eastbourne to ...

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Eastbourne Beaches   1.99 miles (3.21 km)
Seafront Office, 6 Lower Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3AD, England, UK.
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Eastbourne beaches are a mix of pebbles, shingle and in some places, when the tide goes out, sand.

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Gildredge Park   2.46 miles (3.97 km)
The Goffs, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 1HA, England.
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Gildredge Park was purchased by the council from Carew Davis-Gilbert in 1908.

Gildredge Park © Vicki Burton cc

Birling Gap   2.47 miles (3.97 km)
East Dean, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 0AB, England, UK.
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Birling Gap lies between the third and fourth sister of the world famous Seven Sisters chalk cliffs along the coastline section of the South Downs Way.

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East Dean Village   2.53 miles (4.08 km)
East Dean Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 0DA, England, UK.
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East Dean Village lies a short walk from Birling Gap, Beachy Head, Cuckmere Haven and the Sussex coast. Many of the buildings in the village are of historical interest.

East Dean Village © Dave_S cc

Places to stay nearby
Hydro Hotel   1.70 miles (2.74 km)
Hydro Hotel, Mount Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7HZ, England, UK.
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Hydro Hotel

Southcroft Guest House   1.88 miles (3.03 km)
15 South Cliff Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7AH, England, UK.
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Southcroft Guest House is a friendly family home with comfortable rooms and relaxed atmosphere located in the Meads area of Eastbourne.

Southcroft Guest House

The Cherry Tree Guest House   1.93 miles (3.11 km)
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The Cherry Tree Guest House is perfectly situated only 100 metres from the beach, just 5 mins' walk from the Eastbourne Theatres and Devonshire Park, yet only a short walk ...

The Cherry Tree Guest House

The Grand Hotel Eastbourne   1.99 miles (3.20 km)
King Edward's Parade, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4EQ, England, UK.
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This magnificent 5-star hotel faces the beach from King Edward's Parade.

The Grand Hotel Eastbourne

Congress Apartments   2.03 miles (3.27 km)
31-41, Carlisle Rd, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4JS, England, UK.
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Congress Apartments

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