Back to civilisation and England
The return to civilisation and crossing back into England made this stage particularly memorable. After miles of rugged Scottish coastline, the shift in landscape and atmosphere was a notable highlight. It's a truly unique feeling to walk back into a familiar land after such an epic journey.
Flatter paths and iconic landmarks
This stage stands out for its flatter terrain compared to some of the more challenging earlier sections. We journeyed past the major ports of the North Sea, and through the incredibly pretty harbour town of Stonehaven. The iconic Tay Bridge provided a magnificent crossing, and we even walked past the legendary St. Andrews golf course. Finally, the vibrant city of Edinburgh marked a significant point before our eventual arrival at the English border.
Inspiring the final push
It is my hope that this stage inspires you, just as it inspired me for the final section to London. The anticipation of completing such an monumental journey, combined with the stunning scenery and significant milestones, fuels the spirit. May you find your own inspiration for your next great adventure.
Stage EIGHT: Inverness to Berwick-upon-Tweed - 472 miles
Journey with us through the final stretches of Scotland, as we walk from Inverness to the English border at Berwick-upon-Tweed. This stage marks a significant transition, bringing us closer to the culmination of an incredible journey.
BASIC ROUTE -
205. Inverness — A96— B9039 — Ardersier — Fort George — Baddock — B9092 — A%6 — Nairn — Kingsteps — Maviston — Cothill — Castle — Brodie (Mill Inn Campsite} .................................. 30 MILES (5,135 MILES).
206. Brodie — Findhorn Bridge — Forres — Mill of Grange — Kinloss — B9011 — Findhorn — Burghead Bay - Burghead - Newtown — Hopeman ............................... 20 MILES (5,155 miles).
207. Hopeman — Gow’s Castle — Covesea Skerries Lighthouse — Branderburgh — Lossiemouth — Spey Bay — Kingston — Old
Railway Bridge —Spey Bay — Portgordon — Buckie — Portessie — Strathlene Campsite ........... 26 miles (5,181 miles).
208. Strathlene — Findochty — Portknockic -— Cullen Bay — Findlater Castle —Sandend — Portsoy — Boyne Bay — Whitchills
— Banff ...................21 miles (5,202 miles).
209. Banff — Macduff — Melrose — More Head — Gardenstown — Crovie — Troup Head — Pennan — Mill Farm — Braco Park —
Rosehearty .................. 23 miles (5,225 miles).
210. Rosehearty — Sandhaven — Fraserburgh — Inverallochy — St Combs — Back Bar — Rattray Head — Scotstown Head —
Kirkton Head — Peterhead ................. 25 miles (5,250 miles).
211. Peterhead — Burnhaven — Boddam — Long Haven — North Haven — Cruden Bay — Whinnyfold — Mains of Slains —
Collieston — Sands of Forvie - Newburgh ................. 22 miles (5,272 miles).
212. Newburgh — Foveran Links — Menie Links— Drumside Links — Eigie Links — Blackdog Range — Balgownie Links — Bridge of Don — Old Town — Aberdeen — Blacks’ Shop — Aberdeen Youth Hostel ................ 18 miles (5,290 miles)
213. Aberdeen Harbour — Girdle Ness — Greg Ness — Cove Bay - Findon — Portlethen — Downies — Newtonhill — Muchalls —
AS? — Cowie — Stonehaven ...................... 22 miles (5,312 miles).
214. Stonehaven — Dunnottar Castle — Crawton — Catterline — Whistleberry — Grange — Inverbervie — Gourdon — Johnshaven
— Milton Ness — St Cyrus Nature Reserve — Fisherhills — Montrose {Links} ....................27 miles (5,339 miles).
215. Montrose — Ferryden — Mains of Dunninald — Braehead — Lunan — Lunan Sands — Ethie Haven — Red Head —
Auchmithie — Carlingheugh Bay — Arbroath — Sands — East Haven — West Haven — Carnoustie — Barry .......................................27 miles (5,366 miles).
216. Barry — Monifieth — Broughty Ferry — Stannergate — Dundee — Tay Road Bridge — Tayport — Tentsmuir Sands — River Eden — Shelly Point — Inner Bridge — Guardbridge — West Sands — St Andrews .....................34 miles (5,400 miles).
217. St Andrews — Buddo Rock — Babbet Ness — Kingsbarns — Fife Ness — Crail — Anstruther Easter and Wester — Pittenweem — St Monance— Elie .....................28 miles (5,428 miles).
218. Elie — Earlsferry — Shell Bay — Largo Bay — Lower Largo — Leven — Methil — Buckhaven — East Wemyss — West Wemyss — Dysart — Kirkcaldy ..................... 23 miles (3,451 miles).
219. Kirkcaldy — Linktown — Kinghorn — Pettycur — Burntisland — Silversands Bay — Aberdour — Dalgety Bay — Donibristle Bay —St Davids Harbour— Inverkeithing — Inner Bay — Forth Road Bridge — Queensferry — Peatdraught Bay — Dalmeny House —
Eagle Rock —Cramond Bridge ................28 miles (5,479 miles).
220. Cramond Bridge —Cramond — Muirhouse — Granton Harbour — Royal Botanic Garden — Queen Street (BBC Scotland) —
Leith Walk — Portobello — Joppa — Musselburgh — Prestonpan— Port Seton — Gosford Bay — Aberlady..........................................29 miles (5,508 miles).
221. Aberlady — Gullane Sands — Gullane Bay — Black Rocks — Weaklaw Rocks — Broad Sands — North Berwick — Tantallon
Castle — Seacliff Beach — Scoughall Rocks — Petler Sands — Tyne Sands — Belhaven Bay — Dunbar .........................................28 miles (5,536 miles).
222. Dunbar — White Sands — Barns Ness — Skateraw Harbour — Thorntonloch — Al — Cove — Pease Bay — Redhcugh — Fast
Casule—St Abb’s Head — St Abbs — Coldingham Bay .................... 24 MILES (5,560 miles).
223. Coldingham Bay — Hairy Ness — Eyemouth — Nestends —Fancove Head — Burnmouth — Al — ‘The Border — Marshall
Meadows — Berwick-upon-Tweed ..................17 miles (5,577 miles).