Beachy Head

[Hiney]

We were walking along the clifftop on Saturday and thought what a contrast in emotions is generated by Beachy Head. The scenery is spectacular and it makes for a lovely walk on a sunny day, but you can't help getting caught up in the tragedy that surrounds the place.

Every few yards there is a tribute of some sort to a person who has felt the need to end it all by jumping.

It was very strange.

 

[Beach Hut]

Bit hungover since you asked..........

 

[Hiney]

Bit hungover since you asked..........

 

[Croydonbloke]

We were walking along the clifftop on Saturday and thought what a contrast in emotions is generated by Beachy Head. The scenery is spectacular and it makes for a lovely walk on a sunny day, but you can't help getting caught up in the tragedy that surrounds the place.

Every few yards there is a tribute of some sort to a person who has felt the need to end it all by jumping.

It was very strange.

Me and Mrs CB were due to go there yesterday (Sunday) with the kiddies. BVut due to the crap weatehr we bailed out. I do like it there but as you say I always get a strange feeling about the place. I am surprised that there has been no attempt to build a protection over the edge to try and stop the suicide attempts.

 

[Hiney]

Re: Re: Beachy Head

Me and Mrs CB were due to go there yesterday (Sunday) with the kiddies. BVut due to the crap weatehr we bailed out. I do like it there but as you say I always get a strange feeling about the place. I am surprised that there has been no attempt to build a protection over the edge to try and stop the suicide attempts.

We were AMAZED there wasn't more fencing. Thinking about it though, the only way you could stop it, would be to either build a very high fence or have guards patrolling the length of the path - both are unworkable I think.

 

[Easy 10]

Re: Re: Re: Beachy Head

We were AMAZED there wasn't more fencing. Thinking about it though, the only way you could stop it, would be to either build a very high fence or have guards patrolling the length of the path - both are unworkable I think.

How about installing a gigantic mattress at the bottom, like the ones used by stuntmen ? I'd probably go along and have a go meself then. Or maybe some trampolines.

 

[Shizuoka Dolphin]

If people want to throw themselves off to their DOOM, then let them. Better that that them leaping in front of a train and delaying an entire REGION'S commute.

I just get sad when I hear about DOGS going over the edge chasing balls.

Although that is quite funny when you think about it.

 

[Stinkers Bridge]

I visited Beach Head last weekend with Mrs Stinkers. I had never really got very close to the edge until then, but I have to admit that as I edged closer to the sheer drop it did make my willy go a bit funny.

When it's really windy up there as well, I reckon it would be even more frightening.

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

If someone has hit such depths of despair that the only answer is jumping off a 500 ft cliff this is not a piss taking matter imho.

 

[Redhead]

If someone has hit such depths of despair that the only answer is jumping off a 500 ft cliff this is not a piss taking matter imho.

Agreed, might be hitting a bit close to home for some people.

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

Jokes about suicide are not really very funny at all are they, yes it may inconvenience people if they jump in front of a train but the person is not exactly thinking straight, if someone gets the hump because they are delayed when someone decide to end their life, its a bad state of affairs.

 

[Ding Dong !]

Re: Re: Re: Beachy Head

We were AMAZED there wasn't more fencing. Thinking about it though, the only way you could stop it, would be to either build a very high fence or have guards patrolling the length of the path - both are unworkable I think.

Yes a lovely part of the world, but why spoil this beautiful area just for the sake of jumpers !!

It would be a blot on the landscape if they erected fencing of any sort. Erosion would also mean it would not be around for long.

 

[Stinky Kat]

Truely a beautiful place but last time we and Mrs Stinky went there we saw a mashed up car a the bottom that some poor women have driven over the edge in with her kids, that was horrible.

"Anyway about 20 people a year leave their mortal souls at BH - Apparently the third most common suicide spot in the world, after the Golden Gate Bridge and somewhere in Japan. It’s so bad that taxi drivers in the area have code words to say over their radios to call the police if they think that someone’s going to jump. "

 

[Stinkers Bridge]

I don't think most of us are actually trying to offend anyone with light hearted comments about Beachy Head. The thread is mostly about what a awesome piece of our natural landscape it is. It certainly can generate very eerie feelings when visited.

 

[ali jenkins]

Whats the pub like up there?

ive often gone past it and wondered but i havent been in there since i was a wee nipper.

 

[Hiney]

Whats the pub like up there?

ive often gone past it and wondered but i havent been in there since i was a wee nipper.

Standard big chain place (Harvester?). Looked a bit run down

 

[goldstone]

We were walking along the clifftop on Saturday and thought what a contrast in emotions is generated by Beachy Head. The scenery is spectacular and it makes for a lovely walk on a sunny day, but you can't help getting caught up in the tragedy that surrounds the place.

Every few yards there is a tribute of some sort to a person who has felt the need to end it all by jumping.

It was very strange.

May have seen you there! Walked from Beachy Head to Seaford Head with some pals on Saturday ... including wading across the mouth of the Cuckmere to save the walk up to Exceat Bridge and back. Outstanding weather and views. Britain at its very best. Followed the walk with an excellent lunch sitting in the sun at the Golden Galleon.

 

[London Calling]

Truely a beautiful place but last time we and Mrs Stinky went there we saw a mashed up car a the bottom that some poor women have driven over the edge in with her kids, that was horrible.

"Anyway about 20 people a year leave their mortal souls at BH - Apparently the third most common suicide spot in the world, after the Golden Gate Bridge and somewhere in Japan. It’s so bad that taxi drivers in the area have code words to say over their radios to call the police if they think that someone’s going to jump. "

What is it?

"I 've got a fruit loop here?"

 

[London Calling]

Whats the pub like up there?

ive often gone past it and wondered but i havent been in there since i was a wee nipper.

Soul less.


It used to be really good, lots of character. The new one is aimed at day trippers.

 

[Scoffers]

If people want to throw themselves off to their DOOM, then let them. Better that that them leaping in front of a train and delaying an entire REGION'S commute.
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I'll second that!