Beachy Head Cape, a gloomy beauty overlooking the English Channel, or Cape Suicide

Today my story is about one of the most famous sights of the south coast of Great Britain – the cape Beachy Head (Beachy Head)…

Beachy Head Cape

It is located in England, near the city of Eastbourne, about 115 km south of London, and is a sheer 162-meter cliff, the top of which is covered with an amazing green grass carpet, which perfectly contrasts with the whiteness of the cliffs and the turquoise color of the ocean.

Beachy Head Cape, United Kingdom

Beachy Head Cape in the United Kingdom

Beachy Head, England

Beachy Head Cape in England

Beachy Head Cape is very popular among foreign tourists, many of whom come here specially from London.

Beachy Head Cape

Beachy Head Cape, United Kingdom

However, it is also popular with people who have decided to commit suicide, for which it is even called the “cape of suicides”. But according to statistics, from 15 to 25 people commit suicide here every year. There were even cases when whole families rushed down from steep cliffs, as well as when suicides flew off the cliffs directly in cars.

Beachy Head Cape in the UK

Beachy Head Cape, England

Beachy Head Cape in England

Beachy Head Cape

Because of this notoriety, you can find signs with phone numbers of psychological support everywhere here, and with calls not to commit a sin that cannot be atoned for…

Psychological support sign

Psychological support sign, England

According to Celtic legends, in ancient times, the inhabitants threw children born weak or sick, that is, unfit for life, off these rocks.

Beachy Head Cape, United Kingdom

Beachy Head Cape in the UK

It is difficult to say for sure what exactly makes suicides specifically come to Beachy Head Cape for such a purpose – this mystery, perhaps, will remain unsolved.