WHAT WE DO

Clifftop Discovery offers a unique and exhilarating opportunity to explore the natural history and coastal scenery of Berwickshire's magnificent sea cliffs.

These are the highest and grandest cliffs along the east coast of mainland Britain. Between Caithness and Kent there is no other comparable uninterrupted continuity of natural beauty and rugged rock scenery. The cliffs form part of a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Protection Area (SPA), which is of national importance for its fauna and flora.

St Abbs Head is one of the largest and most important mainland seabird nesting colonies in Britain. From here you will be able to observe, at close quarters, vast numbers of cliff-nesting seabirds and on occasion, the chance to see whales, dolphins, porpoises and seals. Roe deer, red squirrels, foxes and a wide variety of migrant birds are also seen regularly from the trail and there is a profusion of wild flowers. The deep, clear water off St. Abbs Head supports a rich diversity of marine life and is a voluntary marine nature reserve.

Along the trail you will be able to admire stunning scenery and spectacular geological formations, culminating in Hutton’s classic ‘unconformity’ at Siccar Point. This is a world-famous ‘mecca’ for geologists. There are also numerous prehistoric hill forts and settlements, and the dramatic ruins of an historic castle, all awaiting discovery.

The cliffs are not accessible by road and our Land Rover trail provides exclusive, guided, 'safari-style' access to a hidden clifftop wilderness through seven neighbouring coastal farms. Traversing rugged terrain, the trail offers an exhilarating and inspirational adventure from the comfort and security of a Land Rover.