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

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

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

01:06

18.1km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Bus stop

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377 m

View of the Union Chain Bridge and River Tweed

Highlight • Bridge

This spot is an excellent viewpoint over the River Tweed and it's impressive chain bridge.

The Union Chain Bridge, also known as the Union Bridge, is a historic suspension bridge …

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591 m

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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965 m

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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4.93 km

Winfield Aerodrome

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

A nice gravel road right through the middle of the old abandoned airfield.

Also known as Horndean, Winfield was mainly used during the First World War.

The runways are still …

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10.3 km

River Tweed

Highlight • Viewpoint

Running 97 miles (156 km) through Northern England and Scotland, the River Tweed starts from Clyde until it enters the North Sea at Berwick-upon-Tweed.

The river is known for its …

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11.6 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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12.1 km

The Great Tower of Norham Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

12th century castle on the banks of the River Tweed. Free and open to the public from April to September.

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12.3 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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18.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

419 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

687 m

419 m

368 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 26 May

15°C

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

View of the Union Chain Bridge and River Tweed

Chain Bridge Honey Farm

Union Bridge (Tweed)

Winfield Aerodrome

River Tweed

R. G. Foreman & Son Butchers

The Great Tower of Norham Castle

Norham Castle Ruins

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