Eyemouth and Coldingham Circular

Mainly following the Berwickshire Coastal Path this route takes you out to St Abbs and Coldingham from Eyemouth.

St Abbs village looks down on its extremely picturesque fishing harbour; there is also a visitor centre there. Coldingham has pretty streets and an old priory to visit.

1. Follow the Coastal Path Bantry in Eyemouth, up a flight of steps, round the caravan park, by the remains of the fort, and on along the coastline.

2. Pass through Linkim Shore on the Coastal Path. The path leads from Linkim Shore to Milldown bay on a grassy path. Cross the stone foreshore of Milldown bay and to the bridge across Milldown Burn. The path leads you up over Homeli Knoll to reveal Coldingham Bay. Pass through the Bay heading for the steps at the opposite end of the sand. These steps lead to a tar path which takes you to St Abbs village.

3. Take some time to enjoy the harbour and take in the character. From the harbour follow Creel Road, to the Creel Path which leads inland to Coldingham village. Follow the road through the village, turning left at Fisher’s Brae “leading to Chariot Road” into the Priory grounds.

4. From the Priory doors, follow the path downhill leading to The Bow, (keeping the large wall, Edgars Walls, on your right). Turn left, following the St Andrews Burn for a short distance before turning right to cross a pedestrian bridge, following a woodland path uphill. At the end of this, turn left up the track leading to Law House. This track leads round the farm steading to another track that leads to the Scoutscroft right of way. Turn right and follow this track to Paddockmyre.

5. Follow the right of way to Fleurs, turning left at the track junction leading to a field entrance. Follow the signposts leading down a fenceline on a grassy margin to a field gate above Linkim Shore. A path leads down a steep hill into Linkim Shore at point 2 where you retrace your steps back to Eyemouth.