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.

IanDent

May 22, 2019

Cycling

The boundary between Scotland and England.

Westy

September 9, 2018

Cycling

Wonderful Bridge! When it opened in 1820 it was the longest wrought iron suspension bridge in the world! For more information see en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Bridge_(Tweed)

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Best routes near Union Bridge (Tweed)

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1. Border Loop

43.9km

03:00

440m

Cycle the moderate 27.3-mile Border Loop between Eyemouth and Berwick-upon-Tweed, crossing the historic Union Bridge (Tweed).

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Moderate

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2. Beal and Norham loop from Berwick-upon-Tweed — Northumberland Coast

60.3km

03:47

390m

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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3. Paxton and Duns loop from Norham

85.5km

05:27

860m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Union Bridge (Tweed)

1. Border Loop

2. Beal and Norham loop from Berwick-upon-Tweed — Northumberland Coast

3. Paxton and Duns loop from Norham

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