Cockburnspath and Pease Circular

A varied and interesting route taking in Pease Dean Nature Reserve and a section of the Berwickshire Coastal path and the Southern Upland Way.

The places included in these routes have beautiful deans and interesting history. Pease Bay caravan park has a cafe and shop.

1. From Cockburnspath Square, walk south along the old A1 road. After half a mile turn right onto a minor road heading for the caravan site. Just past Neuk Farm, look out for a grassy lane leading through a gate to your left onto Chesterfield Road. The track bends left and slopes downhill to the old A1 road.

2. At the end, turn right along the minor road. When the road bends to meet the New A1, leave the road and continue straight ahead on a track passing under the new A1 road bridge. Turn right for a short distance along the fence, cross a stile and walk down to the edge of the field to reach the Tower Bridge.

3. Looming above is the imposing ruin of Cockburnspath Tower. Cross the 18th century Tower Bridge heading up to the A1107 and follow this downhill to Pease bridge, where you will find a lovely view of the Dean to the sea. Follow Southern Upland Way signs down hill through the Dean. Turn left at the road and follow it up the steep brae or pay a visit to the beach and Pease facilities.

4. At the top of the hill, follow the path right at Old Linhead, through the gate and down over the burn. The path leads out onto the cliff top and round the fields. The views of the bay and cliffs south from here are stunning.

5. The path winds along the cliff top here so watch your footing. The path rises to give views of Torness Power Station, The Bass Rock and across the Forth Estuary to Fife. As you follow the signs Cove Harbour will emerge in the bay below, hidden from the village by the sea braes.

6. Follow the SUW markers to Cove farm and on to Cockburnspath or drop by the car park in Cove village.