📌 St Abbs, Scottish Borders
★★★
The coastline south of St Abbs isn’t quite as absorbing as the famous St Abb’s Head to the north, but still makes for an enjoyable half day walk to Eyemouth – 4 miles distant – with plenty to see. The Berwickshire Coast Path leads past the sands and surfing hotspot of Coldingham Bay before taking on an increasingly rugged coastline pockmarked with rocky coves and hidden-away streams. An ugly caravan park heralds the arrival at Eyemouth: another fascinating fishing village with plenty to see, described on our separate feature page. Return the same way – doubling the distance published below – or use the infrequent bus service to get back to the start.
📷 Chronological photo guide
🌍 Location
📌 Start at Creel Road / Murrayfield junction, St Abbs village centre
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NT 919672
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 55.897961,-2.130959
🏁 Finish on Albert Road (B6355), Eyemouth village centre
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NT 944642
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 55.871158,-2.090435
🚌 Bus to St Abbs (walk start), & from Eyemouth (walk finish)
🚗 Car park (walk finish) – take the bus to the start (several times daily – check times in advance)
📝 Key info
▶ 6 km / 4 mi | ▲ 140 m | ⌛ 2-2.5 hr | ⚠️ Linear route
Features: 🏠 St Abbs ★★ & village sights; 🏖️ Coldingham Bay ★★★; 🏖️ Eyemouth Beach ★★; 🏠 Eyemouth ★★ & village sights
⬤ Easy | Clear footpaths but with a reasonable amount of up and down.
Download file for GPS➡️ Southbound linear walk. Start & St Abbs – Coldingham Bay – Eyemouth Beach via coast path – Eyemouth
🥾 On our last visit
Wildlife: Seagulls eating discarded fish heads at St Abbs harbour; a few other seabirds.
Weather: Extensive sunshine, temperature in high teens, light winds.
May 2019
