Berwickshire Coastal Path - Berwick to St Abbs

Description

The Berwickshire coast is an area of great natural beauty, magnificent birdlife, and a pleasure to walk along its stretch of coastline. There are sandstone cliffs reaching nearly 500 feet high in places as well as many small coves and natural harbours.

After leaving Berwick the path crosses the Border into Scotland and then passes through the village of Burnmouth before reaching Eyemouth, the only town on this stretch of coast and still a busy fishing port. The path then continues to Coldingham and St Abbs, two attractive villages.

Beyond St Abbs the walk can be extended into National Nature Reserve of St Abbs Head.

Strong walkers might manage this in a day, but there is so much to see along the way that it is much more satisfying if the path is tackled in shorter stages.

Access Info

A good bus service runs between Berwick & Dunbar, calling in at Burnmouth, Eyemouth, Coldingham and St Abbs. For full timetables contact traveline 0870 6082608 or any Tourist Information Centre in the region 0870 6080404.

Additional Info

Birdlife - seabirds, Kittiwake, Guillemot, Razorbill, Fulmar, Shag, Puffin. Waders include Heron, Turnstone, Oystercatcher, Sandpiper, Curlew.

Butterflies - especially St Abbs - rare Northern Brown Argus can often be seen near rock nose, common blue, grayling, painted lady. The six-spot burnet moth is present in July.

Plants - Thrift in May/June, Gorse in early spring; Spring - primrose, cowslip, meadow, saxifrage, scurvy grass, early purple orchid; Early summer - ragged robin, meadowsweet, willow herb.

Eating and Accommodation is available in Berwick, Burnmouth, Eyemouth, Coldingham and St Abbs.

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