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St Abb's Head Viewpoint – St Abb's Head Cliffs loop from St Abbs

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Scottish Borders

St Abb's Head Viewpoint – St Abb's Head Cliffs loop from St Abbs

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4.8

(35)

306

hikers

St Abb's Head Viewpoint – St Abb's Head Cliffs loop from St Abbs

01:33

5.61km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 13, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

72 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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2

573 m

Picnic Table With View of the North Sea

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice spot to enjoy picnic with a view

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3

574 m

Starney Bay, St Abb's Head National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Information sign about the St Abb's Head Nature Reserve and Coastline. Some useful information about the coast line and how to stay safe!

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4

1.27 km

St Abb's Head Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful scenery with many amazing sea birds, particularly nesting Razorbills and Guillemots.

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5

1.48 km

Horsecastle Bay

Highlight • Natural

The cliff on the right is made of irregular layers of tough lavas and less resistant rocks, all of which slope down towards the sea.

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6

2.54 km

The Pumphouse at St. Abb's Head National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Rest Area

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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7

2.69 km

St Abb's Head Cliffs

Highlight • Natural

Lots of nesting sea birds in early summer.

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8

5.33 km

St. Abbs

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful place to visit. Easy walk from the public car park into the village.

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B

5.61 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.32 km

619 m

335 m

302 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.13 km

945 m

251 m

234 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Saturday 9 May

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