The MUFG Seven Sisters hike is a popular hiking challenge in the UK that involves hiking 20 kilometres along some of the most beautiful coastline.

The challenge is physically demanding, and good fitness levels, appropriate gear, and preparation are essential for success.

Our team will look after you every step of the way. From support with training and fundraising to keeping you safe, well, and excited throughout the challenge, and will make this an experience you will cherish, be challenged by, and celebrate for a long time after.

There is a lot of information below to help you prepare and complete the challenge.

Please do read thoroughly, and if you have any further questions, please get in touch with our support team.

Summary of what’s included…

• Travel to and from the start by train (London Victoria to Seaford)

• Snacks, water, and lunch on the day of the hike.

• MUFG T-shirt.

• Experienced leaders and guides, plus support from our team.

Our support…

If you have not taken part in a challenge like this before, it can be quite daunting.

There is no need to worry about anything as we’ll be on hand to support you every step of the way.

From the moment you register right up to the point of returning after the challenge, we will be available to answer any questions you may have about your training, fundraising, preparation, and the challenge days themselves.

We will also connect you with other walkers via our WhatsApp group chat, welcome events, and training walks. Full details of all of these will be posted here and emailed to you.

On the challenge itself, our experienced team, leaders, medics, event team, and support vehicles will be with you at every stage of the journey. If you’ve got a problem or you’re not feeling well, then the team will be on hand to support you with this.

Fundraising can be one of those things that can be quite daunting, and if you haven’t done it before, you may be unsure where to start.

What can you do to help?

• Get an online donation page set up asap.

• When you have set up your page, if you can make the first donation, this will always help and show your commitment to the event you are doing and the cause you are raising money for.

• Regularly update your page with exciting information and pictures about your training and fundraising. Do link your page to social media.

• If you have time, send everyone who has donated a personal thank you, maybe from a personal email address, sms, or even a call if you have time. Some of the best repeat donations have come because people have taken the time to do this. Some people have even written a personal letter or card!

What can your friends and family do to help?

• It is often difficult to ask close friends and family for donations, but more often than they will be delighted to help and really will want to support you.

• Do put a list together of fundraising activities that you think they will be interested in.

• Some may just wish to put money on your online donation page, but others may fancy a fundraising night out, like a quiz night, race night, or a dinner party.

• Make sure that if you do a fundraising event, you promote it in advance, through posters, emails, social media, or a good old-fashioned phone call!

• Do update your online fundraising page with exciting information and pictures about your fundraising event, and put photos if you can on social media. Make sure you get people's permission first.

• If you have time, send everyone who attended a personal thank you, maybe from a personal email address, sms, or even a call if you have time. Some of the best repeat donations have come because people have taken the time to do this. Some people have even written a personal letter or card!

Popular fundraising activities…

Cake Bake

• Get together to bake some cakes or biscuits and sell them to boost your fundraising.  

• Unless you have a trading license, you will also need to ask for suggested donations, rather than selling for a fixed price. Pick a good location, ideally where lots of people will pass throughout the duration of your cake sale.

• Remind people to bake cakes or ask local supermarkets who might like to sponsor the bake sale or make a donation of cakes or ingredients!

• Promote your cake sale and also promote how much was raised after the event.

Quiz night
A pub quiz is a great fundraiser.

Firstly, find a suitable venue. Promote it using event posters and do ask if you can leave a poster in the venue. Share the event on social media.

Tell people where to buy tickets. It’s worth selling tickets before the event as well as on the night itself, as you’ll know you’ve got at least some donations if the turnout isn’t what you expected. It sounds obvious, but make sure you mention where to get hold of tickets in all your promotional material. Get sponsorship/donated prizes.

Ask local restaurants to donate some prizes. Don’t forget to ask your venue- a free round of drinks is a prize everyone loves! Get some volunteers to help on the night.  You will need people to help with marking or the raffle.

Play host
Get people together by hosting a dinner party or barbecue and charge people for entry. Or ask people to donate what they would normally pay for a meal at a restaurant. 

What's your talent
You could hold a performance night for local talent. This could be for comedy or music. See if you can get extra support from local businesses, then sell as many tickets as you can to raise money. 

Style a new do or dress up or down day…
Restyle your hair or arrange a dress up or down, and ask for donations in return. If you’re feeling bold, dye your hair a wacky colour, get an unusual hairstyle or even shave it all off - it's time to get creative.

Charity golf day
Are you a member of a golf club or know someone who is? If so, this is an easy way to raise some money.

To start with, choose a date that doesn’t clash with other things happening at your club.  Promote around the office, local pub, or clubhouse.  Do ask your colleagues and suppliers.

Ask teams for a set fee per person, which you can collect on the day or in advance.  It is worth asking the club for help with registration on the day if you have a lot of teams. On the day, run a longest drive or nearest the pin competition, a raffle or auction to boost your fundraising.  If you speak to the club pro, you may be able to get a prize from the golf club.

Please check with the golf club for information on how you can keep it safe, and be sure to work closely with the golf club pro to ensure their guidelines are adhered to.

How do I register for the event?
Just click here to submit details.

How do I set up an online fundraising page?
Details on how to set up your fundraising for the Seven Sisters Hike will be provided soon.

What is the date of the event?
The Seven Sisters Hike is on 05 June 2026. Walkers will travel to Seaford and return to London on the same day, unless they specifically request to come back on a different date, though this may incur additional costs.

Where does the challenge start and finish, and at what time?
The Seven Sisters Hike starts from Seaford Beach at 9.00am and finishes at Eastbourne Beach at approximately 5.00pm.

How do I find out more about the charity partners?
You can find out more information about our charity partners by clicking here.

Do I have to wear walking boots?
Yes, to participate in this event, you must wear walking boots, rather than trainers or trail shoes. Please ensure your walking boots are comfortable, fully waterproof, and you have worn them in, that is, walked in them during your training 3 or 4 times at least.

Are there toilets on the route?
As you will be spending the majority of your time on the cliff top, facilities will be limited. There is one cafe with loos and a few pubs along the route. Your leader and support team will be able to advise you of the locations on the route.

What level of fitness do I need to have for this challenge?
You will be walking for 6 hours, walking approximately 20 kilometres.

If you give yourself enough time to train and get used to your walking boots, it is a challenge that can be overcome by everyone. Get in touch with our Event Manager, who’d be happy to chat with you more about the challenge - info@tfaevents.co.uk .

What does the Seven Sisters Hike challenge cost?
Everyone who takes part must agree to a fundraising commitment of £450.

I have a medical condition. What should I do?
We strongly recommend that anyone who has a medical condition should seek approval from their GP / Consultant before signing up for a challenge.

When registering for the event, you are agreeing to be fit and healthy enough to take part. The Health and safety of all participants and members of staff are paramount to us.

Depending on the type and severity of your condition, we may require a letter from a medical professional stating that you are fit enough to undergo the activity.

Please refer to our Terms & Conditions for further details.

Can I take part in the Seven Sisters Hike while pregnant?
Our guidance is that you shouldn't take part in the Seven Sisters Hike while pregnant.

What training do I need to do?
As you will be walking for a long time (6 hrs or more), getting comfortable with your boots and clothing is essential.

We all have busy lives, but try and get out walking at least 2-3 times a week, and if you can, practice walking up and down hills.

We will be setting up a Seven Sisters Hike WhatsApp group if you want to share, meet, or even walk with others before the challenge.

Also, if you are a member of a local gym, make use of the treadmill during the winter months, as this is a great way to prepare. We encourage you to build up to the challenge, and our team is on hand to help you with any advice you may need.

Which route will we be taking?
Please see our route page for the distance and elevation guide.

Will food and accommodation be provided?
Accommodation the night before or night after the challenge is not included, but lunch and snacks on the day of the challenge are provided.

How often are water top-ups during the hike?
Please come topped up with water at the start. We're able to meet our support vehicles at locations on the route for water top-ups and refreshments.

What happens if I get injured?
We will have carefully planned out this challenge to try and make sure, at all costs, that no one gets injured.

Unfortunately, due to the nature of group hiking, there may be injuries. To support you, we have a qualified first aider and mountain leader in the group, plus our support vehicles will be available if you need to be taken for additional medical attention.

It is your responsibility to make sure you have approval from your doctor to do this challenge if needed.

Do I need travel insurance?
You must have your own travel insurance, and it will need to cover you for your possessions.

How will I get to and back from the challenge?
You will travel to and from the challenge by train - London Victoria to Seaford and Eastbourne to London Victoria.

Can I extend my stay?
Yes absolutely. Just let us know when we speak to you after booking, and we will help you with return trains and accommodation booking where we can. Additional charges will apply.

If I cancel my place, what happens?
Please refer to our Terms & Conditions below for full details.

ROUTE MAP

When you arrive in Seaford, you will be met by the TFA Events team.

The TFA Support team will walk you to the start point on Seaford Beach, approximately 10 minutes away.

When we arrive at the start point, you will be briefed on the hike and then begin. The early start will allow us to not rush this spectacular hike.

The morning will give some amazing views, and even though it can be windy, you will have some views to remember.

We will arrive at Cuckmere Haven for lunch, which will have a buffet lunch.

After lunch, we will continue our hike, hugging the coastline, before we eventually arrive in Eastbourne

The trail is gentle on the feet, being white dirt or grass the entire way, except for the stony beach and minor river crossing at Cuckmere Haven. Hiking boots are recommended but not necessary, although a pair of sturdy trail runners is preferable to everyday trainers.

You will face two steep climbs out of Seaford and Cuckmere Haven (but both are over quickly) and one steep descent into Eastbourne. Other than that, it’s all rolling hills spooning you in!, for a celebratory meal and a few drinks, and re-live the memories of our fantastic day!

START MEETING POINT

07.30am - London Victoria Station

The team will meet at London Victoria Station at 7.30am on 05 June and catch the 07.54 pm train to Seaford.

When you arrive in Seaford at 09.20am you will be met by the TFA Events team.

The TFA Support team will walk you to the start point on Seaford Beach, approximately 10 minutes away.

When we arrive at the start point, you will be briefed on the hike and then begin.

DEPARTURE POINT - 5.30pm - Eastbourne Station

You will catch a train to London Victoria at 5.30pm. If you would like to catch a later train, please let TFA Events know via info@tfaevents.co.uk

MEET LOCATION & TIME

• 07.30am

• London Victoria Station
  (Mainline station and on the Victoria Underground line)

• GOOGLE MAP LOCATION

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HIKE START ADDRESS

• Seaford Beachfront
  Marine Parade
  Seaford
  

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• Waterproof jacket & trousers - ‘waterproof’, not ‘water-resistant’. 

• Walking trousers - not jeans. 

• Walking boots are recommended, but trail shoes are also good for this hike.

• Socks and spare socks

• Technical base layer & warm fleece/jumper - not a cotton sweatshirt. 

• Warm hat & gloves — a neck buff is useful.

• Spare warm layer - keep in your pack in a dry bag. 

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT

• Daypack - 5-10 litres capacity is ideal.

• Water bottle/s - 1 litre for this walk. 

• Personal first aid kit - personal medication, blister plasters & pain killers. 

• Sunscreen and a hat

• Walking poles (if you prefer to use) and a flask for hot drinks (not essential).

OTHER ITEMS

• Energy snacks - slow energy release granola bars and jelly beans are good.

• Dry bags for keeping items dry. Plastic bags are ok if you know it’s going to be wet.

• Photo identification - Driving License/Other piece of identification.

• Mobile phone and charger.

• Travel Insurance plus any personal insurance you may need.

• Credit or Debit card and a small amount of cash for food and drinks at the cafe and/or pub.

Getting ready…

HOW FIT DO I NEED TO BE?

It’s fair to say that a day of walking for 5-6 hours, up and down hills, is no walk in the park.

However, with the right training and mental attitude, this can be a great experience.

This is a great event that is suitable for anyone to take on. If you have any health issues or are concerned about the physical nature of this challenge, then do visit your doctor. They’ll be best placed to advise you on whether or not it’s a good idea for you to take part.

WHAT TRAINING DO I NEED TO DO? The key is getting out and building up your stamina so you can walk for up to 5-6 hours.

By building up slowly over several months, you’ll reduce the chance of injury and will be able to get the most out of the experience.

A good test is that you will have already completed a 3-hour hike.

ANY WORDS OF WISDOM?
This is a challenging experience and not a race. Go at your own pace, soak up the atmosphere, and make friends as you go. Our challenge leaders will make sure that no one gets left behind, so all you have to do is enjoy the ride!