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The 3 Sussex beaches that are among the UK's best to visit during the summer
With the hot weather arriving in force this weekend, beaches across the country will be full of Brits ready to soak up the sun.
Sussex is home to a number of great beaches to visit, with some even being suggested to be among the best in the country.
With a heatwave on its way to the South East this weekend, we have picked out three beaches in Sussex that are highly rated.
From one with "superb views" to another great for sandcastles, these are worth visiting.
In the spring, Condé Nast Traveller revealed 56 of the best beaches in the UK.
Among those named on the list were three beaches in Sussex.
First was Cuckmere Haven, in Seaford.
Cuckmere Haven beach is part of the Seven Sisters area (Image: Tripadvisor) CNT said this beach was "one of the top picks for the best beaches near London".
It described it as "one of the wildest beaches on the south coast, with superb views of the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs".
The publisher added: "At low tide, the adventurous can explore the foreshore eastwards all the way to the Birling Gap, or head west for sea caves."
This beach has a 4.7/5 rating on Tripadvisor from more than 200 reviews, with one saying: "The cliffs are blindingly white and the beach and surrounding countryside is so pretty".
Also making the list was West Wittering beach.
This is a hugely popular spot for locals and travellers alike, with CNT saying it "draws a crowd from all over the south coast".
It added: "Low tide brings the promise of shallow lagoons to paddle in and creates a blank canvas for sand-castles.
"There's a grassy patch ideal for picnics behind the beach huts that fringe the beach."
West Wittering is rated 4.1/5 on Tripadvisor, but has received more than 1,400 reviews, proving its popularity.
One reviewer said: "Must be one of the best beaches in the south east. Amazing large sandy beach, very dog friendly in the winter months."
The final beach making the list was Seven Sisters, which is home to a number of beaches, including Cuckmere Haven, as mentioned previously.
Seven Sisters is known for its tough walking routes, providing some of the best views along the coast of the famous white chalk cliffs.
There is a beach in front of the cliffs to explore, which is another great option for hikers or day-trippers looking for somewhere to cool off.
On Tripadvisor, there are a number of other beaches in Sussex that are also highly rated.
In East Sussex, these include Camber Sands, Brighton, Bexhill, Winchelsea and Pevensey Bay.
In West Sussex, some of the best beaches include Pagham, Littlehampton, Worthing and Lancing.
Camber Sands is regularly recognised as one of, if not the best, beach in Sussex.
It has the most reviews on Tripadvisor, with just less than 2,000, still enjoying a 4.3 rating.
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One review reads: "Lovely sandy beach with a stretch. Lovely dunes that must be protected. Clear water is not too cold.
"Plenty of activities and sports. Areas for dogs. Lovely place with both low and high tide."
Another said: "It is a golden sand beach when the tide is out. Great for children to build sand castles and great for walking and, at this time of the year, letting your dog run free."
