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Beal and Norham loop from Berwick-upon-Tweed — Northumberland Coast

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Beal and Norham loop from Berwick-upon-Tweed — Northumberland Coast

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Beal and Norham loop from Berwick-upon-Tweed — Northumberland Coast

03:47

60.3km

390m

Cycling

Embark on a difficult touring cycling adventure with the Beal and Norham loop from Berwick-upon-Tweed, covering 37.4 miles (60.3 km) with 1271 feet (387 metres) of elevation gain. This route takes approximately 3 hours and 46 minutes to complete, offering diverse scenery from expansive sandy beaches along the Northumberland Coast…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Northumberland Coast AONB

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.28 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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4.22 km

View of Spittal Beach and Berwick-upon-Tweed

Highlight • Beach

Stop here to enjoy the view over Spittal beach with Berwick harbour and lighthouse in the distance.

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9.25 km

Cheswick Sands Beach

Highlight • Natural

Stretching from Cheswick to Cocklawburn beach, Cheswick Sands is one of the largest beaches in Northumberland. With a vast expanse of golden sand and views as far as Holy Island …

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42.8 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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49.6 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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60.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.4 km

3.95 km

2.96 km

2.81 km

1.56 km

634 m

Surfaces

35.5 km

16.5 km

5.38 km

2.80 km

140 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

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Weather

Friday 8 May

11°C

5°C

63 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Beal and Norham loop from Berwick-upon-Tweed — Northumberland Coast

Berwick Bridge (Old Bridge)

View of Spittal Beach and Berwick-upon-Tweed

Cheswick Sands Beach

Norham Castle Ruins

Union Bridge (Tweed)

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