St Abb's Head
Round a headland of seabird cliffs on the Berwickshire coast, past Mire Loch and the lighthouse.
- Distance
- 5.5 km
- Ascent
- 330 m
- Time
- 2–2.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 78 m
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About this walk
St Abb's Head is a moderate 5.5 km circular walk with 330 m of ascent, taking 2 to 2.5 hours. It starts at St Abbs (grid reference NT 919 672).
St Abb's Head is a national nature reserve looked after by the National Trust for Scotland: high cliffs of volcanic rock crowded with guillemots, razorbills and kittiwakes from May to July. From the village, the walk climbs onto the cliffs, passes the lighthouse, and returns inland past Mire Loch.
The views stretch down the coast to Bass Rock and the Lothians.
Route
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1
The cliffs
Climb from the village onto the clifftops and follow them to the lighthouse.
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2
Mire Loch
Return on the track past Mire Loch.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does St Abb's Head take?
- Most walkers take 2–2.5 hours for the 5.5 km route, which has 330 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at St Abbs (grid reference NT 919 672). National Trust for Scotland car park at Northfield, by the visitor centre, or in the village.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses from Berwick-upon-Tweed and Eyemouth to St Abbs. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Grassy clifftop paths with several steep climbs; a track back past the loch.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Keep well back from the cliff edge, and keep dogs on a lead.
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