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Norham Castle Ruins – Union Bridge (Tweed) loop from Twizel Castle

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Norham Castle Ruins – Union Bridge (Tweed) loop from Twizel Castle

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Norham Castle Ruins – Union Bridge (Tweed) loop from Twizel Castle

03:14

53.3km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.9 km for 79 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.24 km

Riffington Plantation

Forest

7.51 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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14.0 km

Chain Bridge Honey Farm

Highlight • Cafe

Good place to stop for a cuppa and find out more about honey at the honey exhibition.

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14.3 km

Union Bridge (Tweed)

Highlight • Monument

Spanning the River Tweed from Horncliffe to Fishwick, the Union Suspension Bridge forms the border between England and Scotland. Cycling across the bridge is great fun!

The bridge was opened …

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25.2 km

Berwick Railway Station

Highlight • Rest Area

The start of the Pennine Cycleway - National Cycle Network route number 68.

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26.2 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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27.4 km

Berwick Cycles (Closed)

Highlight • Cycleway

Small bike shop that is centrally located and perfect for any spares or repairs needed on a tour passing through Berwick.

Owner Tim is friendly, helpful and courteous.

Close to …

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27.9 km

View of the Royal Border Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Spanning the River Tweed from Berwick-upon-Tweed to Tweedmouth, The Royal Border Bridge is an impressive railway viaduct. Open by Queen Victoria in 1850, the bridge is now a Grade-I listed …

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46.5 km

Fantastic little butcher shop that's great for grabbing some fuel on a long cycle.

The wild boar sausage rolls are something very special.

They also stock a range of local products like honey, jams, coffee etc...

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53.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.6 km

11.5 km

2.17 km

1.26 km

715 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.4 km

3.79 km

101 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

24°C

14°C

0 %

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Norham Castle Ruins – Union Bridge (Tweed) loop from Twizel Castle

Norham Castle Ruins

Chain Bridge Honey Farm

Union Bridge (Tweed)

Berwick Railway Station

Berwick Bridge (Old Bridge)

Berwick Cycles (Closed)

View of the Royal Border Bridge

R. G. Foreman & Son Butchers

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