About
Cliff top nature reserve, home to wildlife, geology, and history; thousands of seabirds come to these cliffs to raise their young; stars of the show in wintertime are the white fluffy seal pups chilling on the beaches and surrounding areas, being raised by their mums for three weeks before becoming independent; stay behind the fences put up by the National Trust for Scotland
Why go
- Home to incredible wildlife, unbelievable geology, and fascinating history
- Underrated coastal spot with turquoise water, dramatic cliffs, and barely anyone around
- One of our favourite walks in the entire country
Must try
- Meet the white fluffy seal pups
- Watch the thousands of seabirds
- Hike the beautiful coastal trail
- Visit the lighthouse
- See the folded rocks on the cliff face
Pro tips
- Park at the national trust for scotland reserve car park
- Take a taxi from berwick upon tweed train station
- Allow 2-3 hours for the 8km hike
- It's a 40-minute walk from the car park
- 1 Hour from edinburgh
Good to know
- Stay behind fences to not disturb seal pups
- Paths can be slippery after rain
- Keep dogs on leads due to drops and seals
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Rating
4.8 / 5 (2207 reviews)