Eyemouth Beach and Coast Walk

Walk start Postcode: TD14 5JA

Car parking: Harbour Road Car Park TD14 5JA

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Distance: 2.7 miles

Loop or "there n back"? - Loop

Difficulty level: Easy (steps up from the beach)

Walking Boots recommended? Not needed

Terrain? Pavement, sandy beach, short grass paths

Poo bins on route? In the town

Paddling Option? Eyemouth Beach

Dog friendly Cafe/pub on route? Lough's Home Bakery, 14 High Street, Eyemouth TD14 5EU

The historic town of Eyemouth, 5 miles north of the border with England, boasts a natural harbour and fine coastal scenery.

Fishing at Eyemouth dates back to the 13th century and the harbour is still active with its colourful fleet. Like other coastal communities in the 18th century, smuggling was rife amidst the clusters of houses, narrow wynds, caves and underground tunnels. The solitary mansion of Gunsgreen House on the south side of the harbour was at the centre of this illicit trade in wine, spirits, tea and tobacco. It has been a visitor attraction since 2009.

In the 19th century the industry flourished on the basis of haddock and herring fishing, but the port suffered a devastating blow on the 14th October 1881. A storm wrecked the fishing fleet and 189 fishermen, 129 from Eyemouth alone, were drowned, many within sight of the shore. The local museum illustrates the town's history, with a 15-ft tapestry commemorating the disaster.

This easy walk combines the best of a quaint harbour, sandy beach, and stunning clifftop views followed by delicious bakery products and coffee as you approach the end. Don't expect to see much of Eyemouth Fort however, 2 replica cannons are all that's left!