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Union Chain Bridge – Statue of Captain Samuel Brown loop from Horncliffe

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Union Chain Bridge – Statue of Captain Samuel Brown loop from Horncliffe

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Union Chain Bridge – Statue of Captain Samuel Brown loop from Horncliffe

01:04

4.03km

40m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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View of the Union Chain Bridge and River Tweed

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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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View of the River Tweed Near Horncliffe

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Lovely views up and down the River Tweed from just outside of Horncliffe.

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Union Chain Bridge

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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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