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11 Lauder to Longformacus
May 6, 2020

12 Longformacus to Cockburnspath

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Longformacus
to
Cockburnspath

The final section of the path winds through woodland and farmland and finishes along a coast path with dramatic cliffs and sandy beaches.

At first you will be following the path through a mixture of farmland and woodland. You then head into woodland alongside the Whiteadder Water that flows down to the Village of Abbey St Bathans. Here there is a cafe to stop at before you continue through the mixed scenic landscape towards the coast.

Your first sight of the North Sea will be as you come out of Penmansheil Woods and go down a small road towards Pease Bay. This large sandy beach is a popular tourist site but you won’t be heading towards to beach. You will go up onto the cliffs heading north towards the rocky and atmospheric Cove Harbour.

Finally you turn back inland and head into the village of Cockburnspath. The war memorial in the centre of the village will mark the end of your adventure.

Route Details
  • Cockburnspath Coast
  • Cove Harbour
  • Cove Sunrise
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But as I strode on, only pausing to study a just-opened wildflower here,
Or stand entranced by the call of an unknown bird,
I was glad to welcome solitude, the fellowship of the empty country road.

Paul Milne

 

StartLongformacus
FinishCockburnspath
OS Explorer Maps346 Berwick upon Tweed
Distance29 km / 18 miles
Height Range20 – 314m
Total Ascent470m
Information ShelterLongformacus, Abbey St Bathan, Pease Dean & Cockburnspath.
SuppliesOne shop in Cockburnspath but none on route.
Public TransportRegular bus services from Cockburnspath, none on route. Last bus from Cockburnspath to Dunbar leaves at 4.44pm.
CyclingThe last section along the coast is narrow and should be avoided by cyclists. The rest of the section is suitable for mountain bikes.
 
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