CLOSE Know what you are looking for? Use these quick links to find what you want faster...
Part of the Berwickshire snorkel trail!
To the south of Coldingham Bay, this smaller and more secluded shingle bay is accessed along the coastal path and offers more fantastic snorkelling opportunities.
Cracks and crevices in the rocks provide homes for urchins, anemones and edible crabs, whilst kelp beds provide shelter for juvenile fish including saithe, butterfish and scorpionfish.
An advanced site due to its relative remoteness.
Plan a visit
By road
From Coldingham Bay, follow the coastal path South to reach Milldown Bay.
The area is accessible by bus, train, bike and car, bus, train, bike and car.
The nearest train station is Reston (4 miles away) which has an on-demand bus service called Pingo.
Coldingham Bay is 3 miles north of Eyemouth via the A1107. Buses run from Eyemouth and nearby towns via Borders Buses.
The car park has ~20 spaces with coach parking available too (note that this can get busy in the summer months).
Next to Coldingham Bay are St Vedas Surf Shop and the Beach Cafe. A seasonal RNLI Lifeguard can be found at Coldingham Bay.
Provided by Google Maps
Here is the wind forecast and tide times for this snorkel site. It is your responsibility to assess whether these conditions are suitable for snorkelling.
Other considerations
Please be a responsible snorkeller; do not touch, take or tease wildlife.
Sea cliffs in the area (particularly around Starney Bay) host several species of breeding seabirds from April to September – please keep a good distance and behave responsibly.
Grey seals also come ashore to pup in the winter months and should be left undisturbed.
Snorkelling can be dangerous and is done entirely at your own risk. Information is provided free of charge; it is your responsibility to check the conditions present on the day and assess whether it is safe to snorkel.
Please read our top tips to being a safe and responsible snorkeller.
Share your snorkel stories #ScottishSnorkelTrails
We have worked hard with coastal communities and organisations across Scotland to create these snorkel trails, to:
We would therefore love to hear your feedback on how you’ve found using them! From photos, videos and artwork to posts, blogs and more – every piece of little or large feedback will be read and valued! You can share them with us via email (livingseas@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk), Facebook (@Scottish Wildlife Trust) or Bluesky (@scotwildlife.bsky.social) – use the #ScottishSnorkelTrails.
FURTHER READING
Nearby reserves
Coldingham Bay
Eyemouth Beach
Killidraughts Bay
Starney Bay
St Abbs Harbour
Local group
Local Group 1
