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Union Chain Bridge – Norham Castle Ruins loop from Horncliffe

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Union Chain Bridge – Norham Castle Ruins loop from Horncliffe

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Union Chain Bridge – Norham Castle Ruins loop from Horncliffe

03:54

14.8km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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101 m

Union Chain Bridge

Highlight • Monument

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) …

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192 m

Small Car Park

Highlight • Parking

Small car park for a few cars. But more spaces available up the road.

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1.58 km

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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7.13 km

Jubilee Field, Norham

Highlight • Natural

The jubilee field is a communal field in the village containing a football field and a communal orchard.

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7.52 km

Norham Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

Norham Cross is a historic market cross located near Norham Castle and St Cuthbert's Church. It dates back to the 12th or 13th century, making it an important part of …

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7.55 km

Norham Sundial

Highlight • Monument

A little sundial outside the village hall.

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8.35 km

Norham Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

On the south bank of the River Tweed amongst green meadows, lies Norham Castle. This Grade-I listed castle was built from 1099 to 1128 under Ranaulf Flambard, Bishop of Durham. …

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11.2 km

Green Hill Fort Site

Highlight • Viewpoint

The OS map indicates a fort once stood atop Green hill, nothing is visible on the surface now.

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14.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.76 km

3.87 km

1.65 km

526 m

Surfaces

6.35 km

3.55 km

2.98 km

1.20 km

477 m

263 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 27 May

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Union Chain Bridge – Norham Castle Ruins loop from Horncliffe

Union Chain Bridge

Small Car Park

View of the River Tweed Near Horncliffe

Jubilee Field, Norham

Norham Cross

Norham Sundial

Norham Castle Ruins

Green Hill Fort Site

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