Berwick Town Walls – Ness Gate loop from Berwick-upon-Tweed

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Berwick Town Walls – Ness Gate loop from Berwick-upon-Tweed

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Berwick Town Walls – Ness Gate loop from Berwick-upon-Tweed

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2.62km

30m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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144 m

Berwick Barracks

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Built in the early 18th century to protect the town during the Jacobite risings, Berwick Barracks is one of the first purpose-built barracks in the UK.

It contains a small museum with several exhibitions, both permanent and temporary.

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565 m

The Lions House

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The Lions House is an early nineteenth century house which occupies a prominent position on the Elizabethan Walls. This building has a particular significance to LS Lowry, the artist, in …

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941 m

Crimean War Cannon at Berwick-upon-Tweed

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The cannon is a war trophy captured from the Russians in Sevastopol in 1885 during the Crimean war.

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1.07 km

Berwick-upon-Tweed City Walls Gun Emplacement

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In 1482 after the English recaptured the town this tower was modified to allow the placement of a cannon to protect against naval attack.

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1.28 km

Marygate Guard House

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This building originally stood on Marygate and was used as a guard house. It was moved to its current location in 1815 where it was used mainly as a store house for the coastguard.

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1.37 km

Berwick Town Walls

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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. …

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