East Hill Cliff Railway, Hastings
Hastings, Coast
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A short, steep cliff railway climbing from Hastings Old Town to the clifftop at East Hill. At the top, Hastings Country Park opens out with sweeping coastal views, and at the bottom you are beside the beach-launched fishing fleet.
Highlights
- Steep cliff railway ride
- Hastings Country Park at the top
- Coastal views
- Rock-a-Nore and the fishing beach
Good to know
- Well-behaved dogs can ride too
- Winter service is weekends only
Getting there
East Hill Cliff Railway, Hastings, Rock-a-Nore Road, Hastings, TN34 3EG
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