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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

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

02:57

11.3km

80m

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: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.69 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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7.79 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 was opened by Queen Victoria. The Royal Border Bridge was designed by Robert Stephenson, the son of railway pioneer George Stephenson.

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8.79 km

Scots Gate and View of Berwick Town Hall

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view towards the town and town hall

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9.02 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, the Guild of Freemen governed civic affairs in Berwick from this building.
A guided tour of the Town Hall allows you to visit the jail and old town courtroom (reconstructed in the debtors’ jail). Secret gems include the 18th century graffiti in the ‘drunks’ cell’ and the ‘condemned’ cell!Tours run at 10.30am and 2pm, Monday-Friday only, from Easter to end of September. Group rates available.

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9.30 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 falling into English hands in 1482, Berwick’s great Elizabethan walls are testament to these battles of old. You can walk the complete circuit of the town walls, which afford breathtaking views across the River Tweed estuary and Berwick’s three bridges; Berwick Bridge, Royal Tweed Bridge, and Royal Border Bridge. Berwick has many palaces for food and drink, shops, accommodation, and plenty of other attractions, making it perfect for a pit-stop or an overnight.

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9.70 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 wooden one in 1608. Despite funding issues and changing designs, construction of the stone bridge began in 1611. It faced challenges, including a flood in 1621, but was completed and opened by 1624. The bridge's importance for main road traffic later declined with the construction of newer crossings. It is now a Grade I listed building and scheduled monument.

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9.94 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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10.5 km

View of Berwick-upon-Tweed

Highlight • Settlement

11.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.51 km

3.29 km

2.59 km

1.06 km

564 m

291 m

Surfaces

3.63 km

3.51 km

2.57 km

1.02 km

572 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 5 July

20°C

15°C

29 %

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

Driftwood Boat Sculpture at Berwick-upon-Tweed

Royal Border Bridge

Scots Gate and View of Berwick Town Hall

Berwick-upon-Tweed Town Hall

Berwick Bridge

Berwick Bridge

Berwick Bridge (Old Bridge)

View of Berwick-upon-Tweed

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