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Location: Berwick-Upon-Tweed, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Berwick-upon-Tweed Town & Lighthouse loop

6.03km

01:35

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2. Berwick Town Walls – Berwick Bridge loop from Berwick-upon-Tweed

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01:19

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3. Berwick Town Walls – Berwick Bridge loop from Berwick-upon-Tweed

7.26km

01:53

50m

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Dan Hobson

January 19, 2021

The mighty Berwick Town Walls are an iconic landmark of the town. The structure was built in 1558 to keep out invading Scots, who regularly laid claim to the town. It was the most expensive undertaking of England's Golden Age. These days, you can walk right around the walls, which are still standing. From this spot, you get a fabulous view over the town's three bridges: Berwick Bridge, Royal Tweed Bridge, and Royal Border Bridge.

Yewchen

February 24, 2023

Berwick's Elizabethan Walls are the only example of bastioned town walls in Britain and one of the best preserved examples in Europe. When built in 1558 - designed to keep out the marauding Scots who regularly laid claim to the town - it was the most expensive undertaking of England's Golden Age.

David Howells

5 days ago

The Berwick walls are absolutely fantastic to walk – one of the best-preserved examples of Elizabethan defences in the country. You can do a full circuit in under an hour, and it gives you brilliant views over the town, the River Tweed and out to the North Sea. Along the way there are bastions, gun emplacements and plaques explaining the history, so you really get a feel for why Berwick was so strategically important. It’s all free to access and very easy walking on well-kept paths. A must-do if you’re visiting the town, whether you’re into history or just want a pleasant stroll with great views.

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Location: Berwick-Upon-Tweed, North East England, England, United Kingdom

Berwick Town Walls

1. Berwick-upon-Tweed Town & Lighthouse loop

2. Berwick Town Walls – Berwick Bridge loop from Berwick-upon-Tweed

3. Berwick Town Walls – Berwick Bridge loop from Berwick-upon-Tweed

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