St Abb's Head - St Abbs - Coldingham Bay - Eyemouth - Coldingham
| Distance | Approximate Time | Height Gain | OS Map |
| 20 kms | 06:00 (hrs:mins) | 320 metres | Explorer 346: Berwick upon Tweed |
Description
This walk first visits St Abb's Head, returning back along a footpath almost to the start of the walk. The route then passes through St Abbs, a tiny village complete with harbour, both joining a coastal path to Coldingham Bay.
This golden sandy beach is very popular with holidaymakers in summer. After crossing the beach, the route follows low cliffs and then along a shore. The way is eventually barred by much higher cliffs so the route turns inland to climb them and then follows them almost all the way to Eyemouth. The route goes out on to the point called 'Hairy Ness'(!), the site of Eyemouth Fort and a dramatic viewpoint back along the coast, before entering Eyemouth itself. From the town centre, which has a tourist information centre, museum, many eating places and an impressive harbour, walkers can catch a regular bus service back to the start, or follow quiet country roads back to Coldingham, and then through the village back to the start.
Access Info
There are regular bus services to St Abb's Head from both the North (Edinburgh) and the South (Berwick). Perryman's Buses, based in Eyemouth run an hourly service (Berwick Eyemouth Coldingham St Abbs) (service 235) which extends to Edinburgh every two hours.
Additional Info
St Abb's Head is a National Nature Reserve, maintained by the National Trust for Scotland, and famous for its bird colonies. There is a visitor centre, tea room and tourist shops at the start of the walk. Click the Walkingworld link below to find out more about this route.
