Coldingham Bay to St Abbs and Coldingham Loch Walk

6.8 miles (11 km)

This circular walk visits Coldingham Bay, St Abbs Head and Coldingham Loch on the Berwickshire Coast. It's a beautiful area with white sands, cliff top views and seasonal wildflowers to enjoy.
The walk starts from the Coldingham Bay car park which lies just to the east of Coldingham village. From here you can pick up the coastal path and follow it north to St Abbs Head, passing Starney Bay and Horsecastle Bay on the way. The headland has a great viewpoint where you can look out for a variety of seabirds.
The route continues west to West in Thirle Bay and Tunlaw Bank where you leave the coast to visit the pretty Coldingham Loch. Follow trails around the loch to Westloch House where you pick up a country lane heading south east to Coldingham village. You'll pass the ruins of the ancient priory before the final section takes you back to the car park.

Postcode

TD14 5PA - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Coldingham Bay to St Abbs and Coldingham Loch Walk Ordnance Survey Map - view and print off detailed OS map

Coldingham Bay to St Abbs and Coldingham Loch Walk Open Street Map - view and print off detailed map

Coldingham Bay to St Abbs and Coldingham Loch Walk OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Coldingham Bay to St Abbs and Coldingham Loch Walk Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Pubs/Cafes

There's a very good Beach Cafe next to the car park at the start of the walk. You can pick up a range of meals, snacks and ice creams here.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

Just west of St Abbs Head you'll find the historic Fast Castle. The photogenic ruins of the 14th century structure are located in a fine spot on a rocky headland overlooking the sea.