Cove, Scottish Borders
★★★
This easy and beautiful circuit explores the coastline between Cove village and Pease Bay – heading out along a quiet tarmac lane before returning along the clifftop. Pease Bay itself is not included on the route, but could be added on by a steep downhill detour using the coast road. The walk highlight is left until last; idyllic Cove Harbour is revealed below the cliffs ahead – and can be visited along with its tiny beach at the end of the walk.
Chronological photo guide
Location
O.S. Grid Reference: NT 780717
GPS coordinates: 55.938172,-2.353651
Bus to Cockburnspath (0.5 mi via Berwickshire Coastal Path – join route at Cove Farm)
Car park
Key info
5 km / 3 mi | ▲ 110 m |
1.5 hr
Features:
Cove coastline; Cove Harbour ★★★
⬤ Easy | Minor road, narrow but clear coast path, then track to Cove Harbour.
Anticlockwise circuit, then extension: start – Cove Farm -Old Linhead – start via coast path – Cove harbour & beach – start
On our last visit
Wildlife: Yellowhammers, seagulls, butterflies & moths.
Weather: Mostly sunny with temperature in high teens. Moderate southerly wind.
June 2022
