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Norham Castle Ruins – Union Bridge (Tweed) loop from Berwick-upon-Tweed

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Norham Castle Ruins – Union Bridge (Tweed) loop from Berwick-upon-Tweed

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Norham Castle Ruins – Union Bridge (Tweed) loop from Berwick-upon-Tweed

02:08

35.1km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 58 m for 61 m

After 34.4 km for 64 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.0 km

River Tweed

Highlight • Viewpoint

Running 97 miles (156 km) through Northern England and Scotland, the River Tweed starts from Clyde until it enters the North Sea at Berwick-upon-Tweed.

The river is known for its …

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18.0 km

Norham Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

On the south bank of the River Tweed amongst green meadows, lies Norham Castle. This Grade-I listed castle was built from 1099 to 1128 under Ranaulf Flambard, Bishop of Durham. …

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24.8 km

Union Bridge (Tweed)

Highlight • Monument

Spanning the River Tweed from Horncliffe to Fishwick, the Union Suspension Bridge forms the border between England and Scotland. Cycling across the bridge is great fun!

The bridge was opened …

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25.2 km

Chain Bridge Honey Farm

Highlight • Cafe

Good place to stop for a cuppa and find out more about honey at the honey exhibition.

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33.0 km

Blakewell Shad

Beach

33.6 km

Berwick Cycles (Closed)

Highlight • Cycleway

Small bike shop that is centrally located and perfect for any spares or repairs needed on a tour passing through Berwick.

Owner Tim is friendly, helpful and courteous.

Close to …

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34.1 km

St Andrew's Church of Scotland

Highlight • Historical Site

Church of Scotland in England. Unusual.

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34.5 km

View of the Royal Border Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Spanning the River Tweed from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Tweedmouth, The Royal Border Bridge is an impressive railway viaduct. Open by Queen Victoria in 1850, the bridge is now a Grade-I listed …

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34.9 km

Berwick Railway Station

Highlight • Rest Area

The start of the Pennine Cycleway - National Cycle Network route number 68.

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35.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.3 km

5.71 km

1.95 km

1.23 km

806 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.0 km

2.19 km

797 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Wednesday 2 September

19°C

14°C

60 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Norham Castle Ruins – Union Bridge (Tweed) loop from Berwick-upon-Tweed

River Tweed

Norham Castle Ruins

Union Bridge (Tweed)

Chain Bridge Honey Farm

Berwick Cycles (Closed)

St Andrew's Church of Scotland

View of the Royal Border Bridge

Berwick Railway Station

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