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Berwickshire Coastal Path

Walking Route

Berwickshire Coastal Path

Walking

With the second highest cliffs on the east coast of Britain the borders has one of the most spectacular coastlines in Britain.

This area is nationally and internationally important for seabirds, coastal flora and marine life. You can make use of the regular local bus service to enjoy day walks on this route; always take the bus to the start of your walk. This route is one of Scotland’s Great Trails.

Further information:
Berwickshire Coastal Path
Downloads:
berwickshire_coastalpath_Final_Print_April2011.pdf Berwickshire_Coastal_Path.gpx
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Distance:
24.5mi / 39.5km
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Total climb:
4,198ft / 1,280m
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Total descent:
4,264ft / 1,300m
Towns along route:
Cockburnspath, Cove, St Abbs, Coldingham, Eyemouth, Burnmouth, Berwick Upon Tweed
Difficulty:
Challenge
Difficulty notes:
Further details are available to download.
Our best efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of data, however the data and geographic information contained along route lines and on maps should be used for informational purposes only.

What you'll see

Image of Cockburnspath

Cockburnspath

Towns & Villages

Cockburnspath is a village near the North Sea between Edinburgh and Berwick-upon-Tweed

Image of With the second highest cliffs on the east coast of Britain the borders has one of the most spectacular coastlines in Britain. This area is nationally and internationally important for seabirds, coastal flora and marine life. You can make use of the regular local bus service to enjoy day walks on this route; always take the bus to the start of your walk. This route is one of Scotland’s Great Trails.

Cove

Towns & Villages

Cove is a picturesque village situated 18 miles northwest of the Scottish border with England.

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St Abbs

Towns & Villages

St Abbs is a remote but beautiful fishing village on the southeastern coast of Scotland.

Image of Coldingham

Coldingham

Towns & Villages

Coldingham is a historical village known for it’s beauty, situated in the East coast of the Scottish Borders.

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Eyemouth

Towns & Villages

The historic town lies on the East Coast only 5 miles north of the border with England with a population of about 5000.

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Burnmouth

Towns & Villages

This small scenic fishing village is located on the east coast of Scotland in the old parish of Ayton.

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Berwick Upon Tweed

Towns & Villages

Berwick-upon-Tweed lies just three miles from the Scottish Border, making it the most northerly town in Northumberland.