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Birgham Haugh

Walking Route

Birgham Haugh

Walking

A short circular by Birgham village over farmland and by woodland and river. Birgham is probably a corruption of the phrase ‘bridge ham’ indicating that this is where people crossed the River Tweed.

Birgham Haugh is a good place for bird-watching especially in the summer when sandpipers, redshanks and lapwings are feeding here.

Further information:
Paths around Coldstream
Downloads:
Paths_around_Coldstream_2007.pdf Coldstream_6.gpx
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Distance:
2mi / 3.5km
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Total climb:
98ft / 30m
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Total descent:
98ft / 30m
Towns along route:
Birgham
Difficulty:
Moderate
Difficulty notes:
Grass, woodland paths and farm tracks.
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What you'll see

Birgham

Towns & Villages

Birgham is a village near Coldstream and the River Tweed, on the A698 road.