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Cove and Dunglass Circular

Walking Route

Cove and Dunglass Circular

Walking

A short circular taking in Cove and Dunglass. Dunglass Dean is the end of the John Muir Way. For those who enjoy a longer walk, Dunbar is a 16km or 10ml walk, where you can get a bus back to Berwickshire or hop on the train to Berwick upon Tweed.

Over the course of time, the Dean has acted as a significant obstacle to transport and also as a military stronghold. This fact is emphasised by the siting of no fewer than five bridges which have gradually improved transport links over time. During the period of Scottish enlightenment, it was from Dunglass shore where James Hutton famously set sail for Siccar Point to seek conclusive proof of his theory.
Cove is a coastal settlement that sits above the shore and looks down on to the old harbour at Cove. The village hosts one of the poignant bronze sculptures by Jill Watson that commemorate the East Coast Fishing Disaster of 1881.

Parking is available at Cockburnspath or Cove. The Southern Upland Way leads walkers between Cockburnspath village square and Cove. Turn right at the market cross onto Callander Place. After you pass the school on your right, leave the road, following an unmade path straight ahead of you, signposted; “John Muir Way”.

Follow the path, passing through a gate into the woodland, and continue until another pedestrian gate. Enter the field and contour round the hill making for another gate opposite which leads into the woodland. Follow the path to a track, turn right and follow it downhill to the public road. Turn left passing over Dunglass Bridge, and then turn right, (or left for Dunglass Collegiate church) making your way under the railway viaduct.

Under the viaduct a sign points you right onto the John Muir Way. The path meanders down Dunglass Dean passing under two road bridges before coming to a track junction at Dunglass Old Bridge, where you should turn right. Pass over the Bridge, following the path uphill and continue on the metalled road to the A1 roundabout. A pavement leads back to the minor road entering Cove village.

Further information:
Paths around Eyemouth
Downloads:
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Distance:
3mi / 4.5km
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Total climb:
295ft / 90m
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Total descent:
295ft / 90m
Towns along route:
Cockburnspath, Cove
Difficulty:
Easy
Difficulty notes:
Gentle terrain on grassy paths and pavements. Strong shoes or trainers adequate.
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Image of Cockburnspath

Cockburnspath

Towns & Villages

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

Image of A short circular taking in Cove and Dunglass. Dunglass Dean is the end of the John Muir Way. For those who enjoy a longer walk, Dunbar is a 16km or 10ml walk, where you can get a bus back to Berwickshire or hop on the train to Berwick upon Tweed. Over the course of time, the Dean has acted as a significant obstacle to transport and also as a military stronghold. This fact is emphasised by the siting of no fewer than five bridges which have gradually improved transport links over time. During the period of Scottish enlightenment, it was from Dunglass shore where James Hutton famously set sail for Siccar Point to seek conclusive proof of his theory. Cove is a coastal settlement that sits above the shore and looks down on to the old harbour at Cove. The village hosts one of the poignant bronze sculptures by Jill Watson that commemorate the East Coast Fishing Disaster of 1881. Parking is available at Cockburnspath or Cove. The Southern Upland Way leads walkers between Cockburnspath village square and Cove. Turn right at the market cross onto Callander Place. After you pass the school on your right, leave the road, following an unmade path straight ahead of you, signposted; “John Muir Way”. Follow the path, passing through a gate into the woodland, and continue until another pedestrian gate. Enter the field and contour round the hill making for another gate opposite which leads into the woodland. Follow the path to a track, turn right and follow it downhill to the public road. Turn left passing over Dunglass Bridge, and then turn right, (or left for Dunglass Collegiate church) making your way under the railway viaduct. Under the viaduct a sign points you right onto the John Muir Way. The path meanders down Dunglass Dean passing under two road bridges before coming to a track junction at Dunglass Old Bridge, where you should turn right. Pass over the Bridge, following the path uphill and continue on the metalled road to the A1 roundabout. A pavement leads back to the minor road entering Cove village.

Cove

Towns & Villages

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