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The incredible 12-mile walk between two quiet UK seaside towns

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less than two hours from London has been described as "spectacular" and "possibly the

, which runs between then trainquil seaside towns of Seaford and Eastbourne with the stunning views of the cliffs visible throughout.

The hike, which is around 20km in length is served by one continuous path, which minus a couple of sharp steep inclines, is relatively flat.

As the use of photo sharing apps such as Instagram and TikTok have risen in recent years, the popularity of scenic areas such as has risen too, with visitors drawn in by the "Instagram perfect" views on offer.

Those hoping to have the cliffs in view for the entirety of the walk are encouraged to start in Seaford, which has direct trains running to it from

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The walk starts with a steep incline, the steepest of the entire hike, which is manageable for people of average fitness.

Once up, the views are breath-taking, with the summit serving as the first of many ideal locations for a photo or selfie.

From there, the landscape is rolling, with flower-laden trails and green grass lining the way into .

. Once used as a , it can be used as a lunch setting or prominent landmark for those wanting to head back and shorten the route.

A steep but shorter climb than completed in Seaford takes you back up onto the cliffs, with nothing but miles of mesmerizing scenery and British wildlife in between you and Eastbourne, where an abundance of fish and chip restaurants and ice cream stands await to reward hike finishers.

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While the cliffs are beautiful and offer a perfect photo back drop, it must not be forgotten that they are ultimately extremely dangerous.

Cliff collapses are relatively common across Britain and can come with little to no warning.

Last week, around its cliffs after a huge landslide occurred.

They said: ""Rockfalls and landslides are unpredictable events, occurring without warning, and can cause serious injury or death.

"You should always take care around the cliffs of East Devon as all are made of soft rock and pose a cliff-fall danger."

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