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View of St. Abbs Harbour – St Abb's Head Visitor Centre loop from St Abbs

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Scottish Borders

View of St. Abbs Harbour – St Abb's Head Visitor Centre loop from St Abbs

Moderate

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View of St. Abbs Harbour – St Abb's Head Visitor Centre loop from St Abbs

02:09

32.6km

430m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 32.1 km for 56 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

92 m

St Abbs Visitor Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

A great display of local history

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2

104 m

View of St. Abbs Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

good place for coffee and cake.

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3

136 m

View of St Abbs Bay and Harbour from St Abbs Visitor Centre

Highlight • Viewpoint

Brilliant views over the Bay and Harbour

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4

450 m

St Abbs Pumpkin Patch

Highlight • Structure

5

1.63 km

Creel Path

Highlight • Trail

The historic footpath between St Abbs Harbor and Coldingham was once used by fishermen as a transport route to sell their catch in Coldingham. The Steecke is 6.5 km long and overcomes a difference in altitude of 120.

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6

2.63 km

Coldingham Priory Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

Location of an ancient monastery. The first monastery was founded by St Æbbe circa 640 AD. The last monastery (who's ruins are still visible) was destroyed by Oliver Cromwell in 1650.

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7

9.04 km

Ayton Castle Gatehouse

Highlight • Other

11.6 km

Tam's Wood

Forest

27.5 km

Duke's Woods

Forest

10

32.1 km

St Abb's Head Visitor Centre

Highlight • Cafe

Good place to stop and go to toilet and visit the gallery. Loads of seabirds along this coast

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B

32.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

4.78 km

342 m

211 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.8 km

13.4 km

400 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Sunday 9 August

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