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Hang Gliding at Beachy Head (2.25 mins)
In recent years, the mound of earth that once housed the RAF radar station at Beachy Head has been transformed into a landing and take-off point for the sport of Hang Gliding.
Discovering the South Downs (1.14 minutes)
Beachy head is featured in this delightful tour of the South Downs. The Downs stretch 100 miles through two counties linking Beachy Head with the ancient capital of England, Winchester. It's a downland praised by many writers, attracting visitors from all over the world. This is a unique piece of English history, for all along the rolling downland ancient man left his mark, distinct features on the landscape. This is a short trailer of Discovering the South Downs the 57 minute documentary that can be obtained from Eastbourne Live and other outlets, including the Beachy Head Centre. DVD £10.99, Videos £9.99.
Above photograph : The South Downs at the River Cuckmere
Discovering the Sussex Coast (55 secs.)
Beachy Head and Eastbourne are featured inDiscoveringthe Sussex Coast, which takes the viewer on an excursion from Rye down to Emsworth on the Hampshire border. This Sussex coastline of shingle beaches, chalk cliffs, river estuaries and marshland are all part of a wider tapestry of English history from the Roman invasion in AD43 to Britain's front line in the Second World War. The artefacts of these centuries still remain making the sea coast a fascinating attraction. This is a tailor to the 54 minute documentary, available on DVD £10.99 or Video £9.99, from Eastbourne Live and other outlets including the Tourist Information Centre.
Photograph above : The remains of Hasting's harbour