I went down to Fairlight the other day. It was really hot but I fancied a walk and had two hours to kill. Didn't take my beach bag, just went down for the walk (if I took my bag I might want to stay and am too busy). The climb back up in that heat nearly killed me and my bum and ankles still reminding me 2 days on. I should go more often as I really could do with losing some weight!
Mind you when I arrived it was HIGHEST OF HIGH TIDES and the beach was all but non existant so didn't even bother going on a 20 min naked stroll as I had planned to do.

What this means is...... remember the hill back, but it keeps you fit.

So where is the best place to park?
I am relatively fit so the walk doesn't bother me but Boobies is aware of a walk but isn't as keen on a marathon hike. Oh and climbing might be a little difficult with cool bags, rugs, sun tent and windbreak. ( the last two packed/rolled up of course 🙂 )
thx Twig

I've been to Fairlight a few times and would say don't worry about the windbreak etc. It is a long climb back & there are enough rocks etc on the beach to act as natural windbreaks. Lovely place, friendly people (helped when I lost my motorbike keys there!) apart from the uphill walk only thing I'd say is beware of rocks in the water when you swim.

Went there today, a bit breezy but sheltered places were OK
Agree with the previous comments in general. The steps down are fine, as is the rest of the access path, just a bit steep on the way back.
Am local, anyone gets really lost finding it, I'll post directions, or if you're planning a visit the same time as me, could arrange a guide of the various ways there!

we love it but need to fit re way down thru the park  stoney too underfoot

Yes, again, seems too long since the last visit on Good Friday. Spent nearly 6 hours there today and hardly anyone else about, they must have believed the weather forecasts!

The bluebells are not as good as last year on the walk down, but they are still great to see and I saw my first adder of the year. Its not unusual to see other wildlife there either, seals, porpoises, peregrines, lots of newts and similar critters in the ponds behind the main beach etc

Previous posts have mentioned the last lot of steps, though steep, they are in OK condition. The last winter didn't damage them. Since the council posted the 'at your own risk' notices several years ago a few of us have had regular sessions maintaining the steps since regulars first made them safer. The route down to the steps is over/through the wooden fence once you get to Fairlight Glen (small stream) from the car parks/country park, take the path to the east of the stream. Hope that helps people having trouble finding it.

Previous posts have talked about the coastal route. I walked back that way today. There have been several big cliff collapses over the last 6 months which means there are more huge rocks and boulders to clamber over. I know the tides and knew I could make it OK, if you choose to go there make sure that the high tides are no more than just over 6m or else you'll be held up if you go at high tide. Last year we seemed to have a lot of high tides around 8m, it would be impassible then, tide timetables:

http://www.hastings.gov.uk/community_living/tide_tables/