Eyeber one

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[I meant this review to be of Eyeber two, but I thought I may as well leave it here, as I have no overriding objection to Eyeber one, I just feel Eyeber two is more pleasant.] I walked the Berwickshire Coast Path between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Cockburnspath, then the John Muir Link to Dunbar over the course of three days in September 2023, including receiving a good soaking from Storm Agnes! The route incorporates Eyeber, although I walked it the other way. Maybe this was the most attractive part of the whole route, once out of Berwick-upon-Tweed. There are limited places to stop en route, although the hotel at Marshall Meadows and the First and Last Inn at Upper Burnmouth weren't far from the route (and both may be featured in Eyeber one). I have proposed this alternative route mainly in order to avoid following the A1 near Berwick-upon-Tweed. My route and photos can be seen at https://www.komoot.com/tour/1325169964
Parts of the route were quite up and down, but generally this was a pleasant and enjoyable walk. The route runs very close to the main railway line, and near the Scotland/England border, the path was very narrow - I had difficulty getting the sheep away from the path in such a way as to stop them falling over the steep cliffs, of course, they were more sure-footed than I!.

I walked this route in mid-August 2022 as part of a two-day excursion along the Berwickshire Coastal Path. I agree with the other two reviewers...this route is an absolutely stunning coastal walk. Agree that the route should be modified to start in Berwick-Upon-Tweed town centre and should follow the signposted coastal route. I think this route should be verified as part of the official Slow Ways network.

There's no doubt that this is a stunning coastal route and takes some beating. The views of the coast were spectacular. Although you're sandwiched between the cliffs and the railway line for most of the walk the railway line never really intrudes. You do need to take plenty to drink and eat as there's really nowhere to stop for supplies on route. I particularly liked the Scottish Border which had a proper sign welcoming me to Scotland.

A few points to explain why I only gave it 4 stars. I walked it on 1/9/22. The main reason was because the route doesn't start in the centre of town and goes out along the A1 trunk road for the first part of the walk. I opted not to do this and joined the coast earlier which may have been slightly longer but was definitely more pleasant. Also, there's a couple of places where the route takes a strange diversion (I ignored both). The first is at Marshall Meadows where it takes a diversion to Marshall Meadows Country House and the second is at Burnmouth where it goes into Upper Burnmouth for some reason and also the route doesn't accurately follow the signposts. Also, coming into Eyemouth, the route takes you into the golf club after crossing the road whereas the signposted route is right and past Eyemouth FC football ground. In all 3 cases the route is well signposted so you shouldn't have any problems.

I walked this path in March 2018. It is an easy, rolling walk and nicely avoids roads/traffic. I love to walk coastal paths and this one does not disappoint. I spent an inordinate amount of time being mesmerized by the waves pounding the cliffs and caves. It was fun to imagine the activities of smugglers who plied their trade up and down this coast. Also, since it was lambing season, there were lots of new wooly beasts in the fields.
I encountered few other walkers, but I would expect it could get pretty busy in the summer.
I was staying at Berwick on Tweed and it is easy to take the bus to Eyemouth (or farther) and walk the trail back.

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