Berwick Bridge – Berwick Bridge (Old Bridge) loop from Berwick-upon-Tweed

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Berwick Bridge – Berwick Bridge (Old Bridge) loop from Berwick-upon-Tweed

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Berwick Bridge – Berwick Bridge (Old Bridge) loop from Berwick-upon-Tweed

03:09

12.0km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.40 km

Driftwood Boat Sculpture at Berwick-upon-Tweed

Highlight • Structure

Massive sculpture of a ship built out of driftwood by a local artist.

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8.50 km

Royal Border Bridge

Highlight • Monument

The Royal Border Bridge is a Grade I listed railway viaduct which crosses the River Tweed between Berwick-upon-Tweed and Tweedmouth. The bridge was built between 1847 and 1850, when it …

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9.50 km

Scots Gate and View of Berwick Town Hall

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view towards the town and town hall

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9.73 km

Berwick-upon-Tweed Town Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

A Town Hall has stood on this site since at least the 16th century. Begun in 1750, this building stands majestically at the south end of Marygate. Until the 1830s, …

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10.0 km

Berwick Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Berwick-upon-Tweed is a picturesque coastal town 3 miles (5 km) from the Scottish Border. The peaceful streets of Berwick belie a turbulent past. Captured by Scots 13 times before finally …

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10.4 km

Berwick Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Prior to the stone structure, wooden bridges served the crossing but were destroyed by floods and conflict. James Burrell, Surveyor of Works, recommended a stone bridge after ice destroyed the …

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10.7 km

Berwick Bridge (Old Bridge)

Highlight • Historical Site

The Bridge is one-way to road traffic. You may cross when heading South, but when heading back North you should use Berwick's one and only bike lane on the New Bridge.

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11.3 km

View of Berwick-upon-Tweed

Highlight • Settlement

12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.37 km

3.29 km

3.10 km

1.27 km

780 m

239 m

Surfaces

4.30 km

3.37 km

2.91 km

1.06 km

389 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

13°C

9°C

35 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

October 6, 2021,Berwick-upon-Tweed Loop from the A1 😕

This one looked good on paper but could not honestly recommend. Really dull landscape, badly over grown paths and quite a few reminders of our propensity to litter the countryside 🚯. The highlight was a private garden with some nice Nerines. 🌸
Heading for the hills next time 😁