Viewpoints · South East England
Cow Gap
In or near Westham.
Cow Gap is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Eastbourne · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cow Gap is a named viewpoint in East Sussex, South-East England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is part of the SEVEN SISTERS National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Eastbourne parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Eastbourne, about 3.6 km away. Postcode area BN20.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Seaford to Beachy Head SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: SEVEN SISTERS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cow Gap is a viewpoint located in East Sussex, South-East England, within the unparished area of Eastbourne. It is part of the Seaford to Beachy Head Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is also designated as a National Nature Reserve (NNR) within the Seven Sisters area.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7399, 0.2610
- County
- East Sussex
- District
- Eastbourne
- Parish
- Eastbourne, unparished area
- Postcode
- BN20 7YA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Eastbourne
- Nearest railway station
- Eastbourne — 3.6 km
Sources
- osm: n2880698586 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cow Gap?
- Cow Gap is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN20 7YA), in the parish of Eastbourne, unparished area.
- What is Cow Gap?
- Cow Gap is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cow Gap?
- The nearest railway station is Eastbourne, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN20 7YA.
- Is Cow Gap a protected site?
- Yes — Cow Gap is part of the Seaford to Beachy Head SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the SEVEN SISTERS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Cow Gap free to visit?
- Yes, Cow Gap is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cow Gap?
- The nearest railway station is Eastbourne, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN20 7YA.