📌 Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland
★★★
The lengthy stretch of coast path between Berwick-upon-Tweed (England) and Eyemouth (Scotland) has plenty to see, on either side of the border. Impressive sea cliffs, stacks and caves, sandy beaches, and the opportunity to view plenty of interesting wildlife depending on season, ranging from seabirds and seals to English tourists. The settlements at the start and finish are fascinating places too, with the scattered fishing village of Burnmouth adding further interest midway. The East Coast main line is a constant companion on the middle stretch, but the thunder of occasional trains is more of an interruption than an irritation. This is a linear route: walk from south to north to ensure any sunshine is on your back rather than in your face, and check bus times online in advance.
📷 Chronological photo guide
🌍 Location
📌 Start at Golden Square (A1167), Berwick-upon-Tweed town centre
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NT 997530
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 55.770008,-2.005909
🏁 Finish on High Street (B6355), Eyemouth village centre
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NT 944645
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 55.873045,-2.091588
🚆 Berwick-upon-Tweed (walk start) | 🚌 Berwick-upon-Tweed (walk start) / Eyemouth (walk finish)
🚗 Car park (walk finish) – take the regular bus to the start
📝 Key info
▶ 20 km / 12 mi | ▲ 320 m | ⌛ 5-6 hr | ⚠️ Linear route
Features: 🏠 Berwick-upon-Tweed ★★★ & town sights; 🏖️ Fisherman’s Haven ★★; 🏠 Burnmouth ★★; 🏠 Eyemouth ★★ & village sights
⬤ Moderate | Mostly clear paths, sometimes rough, narrow or close to cliff edges.
Download file for GPS➡️ Northbound linear walk: start & Berwick-upon-Tweed – Berwick pier via town ramparts – Fisherman’s Haven – Marshall Meadows Bay – Cowdrait – Burnmouth & harbour – Burnmouth Hill – Eyemouth harbour (northeast end) – Eyemouth & village sights
🥾 On our last visit
Wildlife: Variety of birds on the water and starting to nest on the cliffs in small numbers: seagulls, kittiwakes, fulmars, shags, razorbills, rock doves, oystercatchers, waders, swans, eiders & other ducks. Roe deer above Burnmouth, goats in field, sheep & lambs. Seal in Eyemouth harbour.
Weather: Mostly sunny with some cloud banks. 5°C at start with a chilly easterly wind; warming up by a few degrees.
April 2019