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St Helen’s Church and Hutton’s Unconformity at Siccar Point

Walking Route

St Helen’s Church and Hutton’s Unconformity at Siccar Point

Walking

A linear route out to the stunning view point above Siccar Point. The scramble down to the rock formations is difficult and hazardous; check tide times if you are tempted.

St Helen’s Church (now a ruin) was dedicated to Emperor Constantines mother and served the original parish of Aldcambus. In 1788 James Hall and John Playfair discovered a rock formation that proved James Hutton’s theory that the Earth was much older than originally thought. The discovery revolutionised geological study.

Cockburnspath and Cove lie just over 12 miles north-west of Eyemouth by the A1107 or the A1.

Further information:
Paths around Eyemouth
Downloads:
Paths_around_Eyemouth-1.pdf Eyemouth_4.gpx
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Distance:
1.5mi / 3km
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Total climb:
328ft / 100m
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Total descent:
328ft / 100m
Difficulty:
Easy
Difficulty notes:
Uneven grassy path with some steep inclines.
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What you'll see

Image of Siccar Point

Siccar Point - Berwickshire

Visitor Attractions

One of the World's most important geological locations!