Coldingham Bay

[2] The beach, which is approximately 200 metres wide, is well sheltered by headlands to the north and south (Yellow Craig Head), with rocky sections at both extremities of the sand.

[4][5] Coldingham Bay is situated within the St. Abbs and Eyemouth Voluntary Marine Reserve which itself is part of the Berwickshire and North Northumberland Coast Special Area of Conservation.

The rocky shore around the bay has much marine life, with many types of sea creatures and seaweed to be found.

Slightly inland from the seashore is an area of dunes and grassland which provides a fragile habitat for a host of plants and animals.

The Berwickshire Coastal Path goes round the perimeter of the bay and provides walks that give easy access to St Abbs and Eyemouth.

The south-facing slope of the Knoll has seen sightings of the small blue butterfly and its sole larval food plant kidney vetch (Anthyllis vulneraria) grows there.