ABSTRACT
This chapter focuses on tourist sites at which there is a high incidence of suicide, exploring the relationship between landscape and location, and the act of suicide. It focuses on Beachy Head, a striking range of chalk cliffs located just outside the seaside resort of Eastbourne in Sussex, in southern England. At 530 ft above sea level, Beachy Head is notable as the highest chalk sea cliff in Britain. It is also notorious for being the single most popular location for suicide attempts in the United Kingdom and even in Europe, many of those who end their lives come from distant places and travel there specifically to commit suicide and potential for fatal falls. The chapter also explores the geographical and material aspects of popular suicide spots and examines how the notion of authenticity within touristic discourse may have parallels in the decision-making processes of those with suicidal impulses.
