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Union Bridge (Tweed) – Norham Castle Ruins loop from Paxton

Union Bridge (Tweed) – Norham Castle Ruins loop from Paxton

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Union Bridge (Tweed) – Norham Castle Ruins loop from Paxton

01:50

43.6km

250m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.38 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 in 1820 to carry traffic over the River Tweed.
Spanning 449 feet (137 m), it used to be the longest iron suspension bridge in the world. Today, it is still the oldest suspension bridge carrying road traffic and is Grade-I listed.

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4.46 km

Union Chain Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The Union Chain Bridge or Union Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the River Tweed between Horncliffe, Northumberland, England and Fishwick, Berwickshire, Scotland. It is four miles (6.4 km) upstream of Berwick-upon-Tweed.[1] When it opened in 1820 it was the longest wrought iron suspension bridge in the world with a span of 449 feet (137 m), and the first vehicular bridge of its type in the United Kingdom. Although work started on the Menai Suspension Bridge first, the Union Bridge was completed earlier. Today it is the oldest suspension bridge still carrying road traffic and is a Category A listed building in Scotland,[2] a Grade I listed building in England[3] and an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.[4] It lies on Sustrans Route 1 and the Pennine Cycleway.

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Chain_Bridge

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4.53 km

Statue of Captain Samuel Brown

Highlight • Monument

4.96 km

View of the Union Chain Bridge and River Tweed

Highlight • Bridge

This spot is an excellent viewpoint over the River Tweed and it's impressive chain bridge.

The Union Chain Bridge, also known as the Union Bridge, is a historic suspension bridge that crosses the River Tweed, connecting Horncliffe in Northumberland, England, to Fishwick in Berwickshire, Scotland.

This structure, inaugurated in 1820, held the distinction of being the world's longest wrought iron suspension bridge at the time, boasting a remarkable span of 449 feet (137 m).

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11.2 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. Over the centuries, the castle has been invaded, witnessed many battles and changed ownership many times.

The castle is open daily from April to October and entrance is free. You can find out more information, here: english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/norham-castle/#beforeyougo

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11.3 km

The Great Tower of Norham Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

12th century castle on the banks of the River Tweed. Free and open to the public from April to September.

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12.1 km

Norham Village Centre

Highlight • Pub

Norham is a good place to stop for a break, with a little shop, a couple of pubs for food and drink, toilets. Also a nice central location to plan lovely cycle routes nearby.

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13.3 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 salmon with one of the largest salmon populations in the UK. It is also the only river in England where you are not required to have a rod licence to fish.

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43.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.1 km

1.58 km

Surfaces

41.0 km

2.54 km

< 100 m

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Union Bridge (Tweed) – Norham Castle Ruins loop from Paxton

Union Bridge (Tweed)

Union Chain Bridge

Statue of Captain Samuel Brown

View of the Union Chain Bridge and River Tweed

Norham Castle Ruins

The Great Tower of Norham Castle

Norham Village Centre

River Tweed

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