Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
St Abb's Head
In or near Coldingham.
St Abb's Head — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Reston · 8.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. St Abb's Head is a named hill or mountain in scotland central, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
St Abb's Head is a prominent headland located in central Scotland. This coastal area is known for its rugged cliffs and stunning views of the North Sea. It is a popular destination for walking and birdwatching, particularly for seabird species. The site is designated as a National Nature Reserve, reflecting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9155, -2.1418
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD14 5QF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Reston — 8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12610987 (CC BY 4.0)
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Pettico Wick
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St Abb's Head
Vineyards · 0.6 km
St Abb's Head National Nature Reserve
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Broadhaven Bay
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Bell Hill
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homestead 330m NW of Millar's Moss Reservoir
Vineyards · 1.3 km
Coldingham Loch
Vineyards · 1.4 km
settlement 500m SE of Westloch
Vineyards · 1.8 km
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Saint Abbs Head Lighthouse
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Mire Loch
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📷 5Vineyards · Central Scotland
Pettico Wick
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Places to stay
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Abb's Head?
- St Abb's Head is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD14 5QF).
- What is St Abb's Head?
- St Abb's Head — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- How do I get to St Abb's Head?
- The nearest railway station is Reston, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD14 5QF.
- How do I get to St Abb's Head?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD14 5QF. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.