If you’re craving vast sea views and rugged coastlines, the Berwickshire Coastal Path is the ideal trail for you. Stretching 28 miles along the south-east coast of the Scottish Borders, the route takes you from towering cliffs to quaint fishing villages like St Abbs.

From the world-class seabird colonies at St Abbs Head National Nature Reserve to hidden smugglers’ coves, this is coastal walking at its best. The trail is short enough to be completed in a long weekend but has plenty to see along the route to keep you exploring for an extended trip.

Seabird colonies at St Abbs Head National Nature Reserve

Wildlife and Nature

Deep time meets dramatic wildlife displays along the Berwickshire Coast. Look out over the ‘birthplace of modern geology’ at Siccar Point, where ancient rock layers collide. Above the waves the cliffs at St Abbs Head roar with life: Look out for thousands of nesting seabirds, from razorbills to iconic puffins. From the pink sea thrift blooming in spring to the seal pups on the rocky beaches in winter, the Berwickshire Coastal Path is a perfect blend of rugged scenery and rich biodiversity.