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United Kingdom
Scotland
South Scotland
Scottish Borders
Foulden, Mordington And Lamberton

St Abb's Head Visitor Centre – St Abb's Head Cliffs loop from Foulden

Hard

5.0

(1)

4

riders

St Abb's Head Visitor Centre – St Abb's Head Cliffs loop from Foulden

03:04

47.8km

540m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 11, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 21.2 km for 56 m

After 24.1 km for 142 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

18.8 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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2

19.2 km

Coldingham Heritage Trail

Highlight • Trail

About a 2 mile walk round the village on quiet paths and roads starting in village car park.

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3

21.1 km

St Abbs Pumpkin Patch

Highlight • Structure

4

21.3 km

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

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5

24.2 km

The former pump house consists of just one room, which contains information boards about the nature reserve. The small house offers shelter in bad weather.

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6

24.3 km

St Abb's Head Cliffs

Highlight • Natural

Lots of nesting sea birds in early summer.

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7

28.1 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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33.1 km

Old Brownrig Plantation

Forest

9

35.8 km

Ayton Castle Gatehouse

Highlight • Other

39.9 km

Eddingtonhill Plantation (south)

Forest

B

47.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.6 km

9.37 km

882 m

858 m

198 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.8 km

4.32 km

886 m

730 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Wednesday 12 August

29°C

16°C

11 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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