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Breathe. Move. Rise.

Guided wellbeing hikes for women and girls along the Seven Sisters, East Sussex

Seven Sisters Rising offers guided wellbeing walks for women and girls along the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs in the South Downs National Park, in East Sussex.

Walking in nature is woven together with reflection, conversation and simple practices, creating space to slow down, reconnect and focus on what matters most. Based near Eastbourne, Brighton and Lewes, these outdoor wellbeing experiences offer a supportive space for women and girls across East Sussex.

Rising Girl Hikes

Step away from screens, unplug from school and peer pressure, and enjoy being free in nature. Experience the Seven Sisters cliffs on a guided walk, created especially for girls aged 9-14. We start at Cuckmere and finish at Birling Gap. The route includes planned stops for group activities and inspiring stories about trailblazing women who challenge injustice, protect communities, and achieve change and great things.

Led by Dr. Felicity Butler, founder of Seven Sisters Rising, this walk is about more than fresh air and exercise. It’s about connection, courage, and discovering your own strength.

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Rising Women Hikes: burnout and the systems that shape us

This retreat goes beyond self-care, focusing on burnout’s deeper roots and systemic causes. The experience combines a guided walk, workshop, and reflective discussion.

You’ll gain practical tools to identify invisible labour, set boundaries, and recharge, while connecting with other women navigating similar pressures. 

Subsidised places are available for unemployed or low-paid women. Leave revitalised and ready to create change – in your life and beyond.

The walk is led by Dr. Felicity Butler, drawing on her 25 years in gender justice and wellbeing work.

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Rising Women Hikes: walk into wellbeing

Step into the stunning Seven Sisters landscape and reconnect with what matters most. This nurturing retreat for women features a guided walk, nature connection activity, reflective talk, and self-care practice. 

The session supports your physical and mental wellbeing through action, learning, and renewal. Programmes are tailored to the group, with subsidised places for unemployed or low-paid women. Leave feeling refreshed, grounded, and in tune with yourself and the natural world.

We use the walk to slow down, reflect, and learn practical tools for setting boundaries and looking after ourselves. The walk is led by Dr. Felicity Butler, drawing on her 25 years in gender justice and wellbeing work.

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Walking. Connecting. Rising.

Testimonials

Autumn 
The Rising Girl Hike was so fun, and we had a blast! We learned about women in the past who did amazing things. I am so excited for our next adventure. I am so inspired by all these women. It was amazing we didn’t just learn, we played lots and did a human pyramid, we climbed stuff and ran down lots of hills. I loved this sooo much. You are doing an amazing thing and I am supporting you in every way. 5 stars!

Tabi 

I liked that when we listened to stories, we had to reflect on what we learnt. I liked that we didn’t just have to summarise what we heard [like in school] but that we could write about things related to our life and the women in the stories. I also liked that we could chat to our friends, so we can socialise and learn at the same time. I also really liked that we could draw as this boosted our creativity. And I really liked how strongly Fliss [Felicity] has worked for this to happen! I don’t think anything could be improved. 5 stars!

Seven Sisters: nature’s healing sanctuary

Set within 280 hectares of rolling chalk downland, meandering river valley, and wetland habitat, Seven Sisters Country Park provides the perfect backdrop for transformation. The iconic white cliffs draw up to one million visitors annually, but our intimate group experiences offer a deeper connection to this remarkable landscape.

Accessible by public transport from Brighton, Seaford, and Eastbourne, making it ideal for a car-free day of renewal.

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