Berwickshire Coastal Path

The path has recently been extended, and now connects with the Southern Upland Way at Pease Bay, and runs along the rugged coast across St Abbs Head, St Abbs (optional Coldingham connection) then along to Eyemouth, and through Burnmouth, crossing the English Border and eventually arriving at Berwick Upon Tweed.  The path is around 28 Miles long now.

Coldingham to Eyemouth via St Abbs Head

Wednesday 25 August 2010 - 8.39 Miles

ID25082010#23

After chassis dump at Coldingham by Dad n Mags, I walked on to St Abbs, where I met up again and walked with my Dad up to the Lighthouse on St Abbs Head, a bit of a climb in places, but quite spectacular.  Not actually on the walk route but not to be missed.  After walking back into St Abbs, I then left them drive on to Eyemouth, whereas I kept walking, with a couple of climbs at Coldingham Bay, with a beautiful (and busy) sandy beach.  After a couple of miles another climb from the beach at Limkin Shore, and the rest was lovely level cliff walking, arriving in Eyemouth via the large caravan site, finishing at the seawall (near the Coop!) and got soaked by a big wave that came over the top.  Got a damm fine Ice Cream from an Italian Cafe in town.  Nice drive back to Pease Bay

Coldingham

Charming Creel Path to St Abbs.  St. Abbs was originally called Coldingham Shore. Prior to any buildings the fishermen who worked their boats from the beach resided at Fisher's Brae in Coldingham. These fishermen had to carry their fishing gear the one and a half miles down a path. The path is now known as the Creel Path, Creel is the local name for a Lobster pot.

Near St Abbs, you can turn right to Coldingham Sands

Pretty St Abbs - passing through for the first time

After hooking up with Dad, headed slightly north on a loop round St Abbs Head (as you do)

I did not realise how large and varied St Abbs Head is - not one climb, but several, but quite spectacular

I had the honour of walking with my Dad, who seems to like all this up and down stuff - I am more a fan of gently undulating walks, but in retrospect (after recovering) they are always worthwhile

Looking north - the summit is where the peeps are.  From here in the far distance I could see to Torness Power Station

Looking South from Summit Info

On return, passing by Mire Loch

Drat!  Another hill

Soon to pass back through St Abbs

Moving tribute to loss of life at sea

After lunch, headed on alone (ahh!)  Approaching Coldingham Sands

BCP Info Board

Linkim Shore - Giant Drill Bit and doggie

Callercove Point - This sweet little pigeon just sat there while I walked within a metre of it.  I have only just noticed that it has a marker, so maybe its someone's homing pigeon having a breather!

Eyemouth.  A pleasant enough little town.  Met back up with the folks - had a kick ass icecream, then a nice ride back along the coast to Pease Bay

Eyemouth to Berwick Upon Tweed  

Thursday 18 August 2011 - 12 Miles

ID18082011#7

Back in Scotland - but with another couple of days stationed at Pease Bay.  My Dad came along on this adventure and it was lovely to have company on this beautiful walk along the Northumbrian coast, also the first time I have ever crossed into another country while walking!

From Eyemouth harbour straight back to the coast, followed along many heads to Burnmouth, where the path dipped down away from the coast slightly, then back, following near the East Coast Main Line for most of the way.  The path was reletively level from Marshall Meadows, a short distance on from the English Border.  The path faithfully sticks to the coast passing in front of Berwick, and it is only when you reach the harbour (River Tweed) that you head into the town.  We finished the walk right in the main street by the big clock where our weary carcasses were picked up by car

Eyemouth Harbour

The choppy path to Burnmouth - Dad coping well

The Harbour below Burnmouth

Following for miles by the ECML, trains speeding past between England and Scotland

The Border on the ECML

Caravan park just over the border

A lovely section near Berwick, with a 'door' cut into the rock by the sea

Another caravan park perched up on the Berwick cliffs

Approaching the Harbour at Berwick

Almost job done at Berwick Harbour.  Just walked into town and had a ruby before heading back to Pease Bay