West Hill Cliff Railway

West Hill Cliff Railway

The West Hill Cliff Railway (called locally the "West Hill Lift") is located in Hastings, East Sussex. It was opened on 28 August 1891. It was constructed to run through a cave in the cliff, and provides access to Hastings Castle and St Clement's Caves. The West Hill overlooks the sea to the south, the Old Town to the east, and the current cbd of Hastings to the west.

The West Hill Lift is paired by the East Hill Cliff Lift, giving visitors access to Hastings Country Park.

External links

* [http://www.hows.org.uk/personal/rail/hast.htm Detailed technical notes]
* [http://www.hastingsoldtown.co.uk info on old town and rock-a-nore]
* [http://hastingschoice.co.uk More Info On Hastings]


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