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
Distance:
1.5mi
/
3km
Total climb:
328ft /
100m
Total descent:
328ft /
100m
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What you'll see
Siccar Point - Berwickshire
Visitor Attractions
One of the World's most important geological locations!