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Paxton and Duns loop from Norham

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Paxton and Duns loop from Norham

Hard

Paxton and Duns loop from Norham

05:27

85.5km

860m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.4 km for 383 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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848 m

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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7.67 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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54.4 km

Abbey St Bathans Church and Priory Ruins

Highlight • Settlement

Peaceful little hamlet including the great kirk of Lammermuir. A good spot for a break.

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66.4 km

Wojtek the Soldier Bear Statue

Highlight • Historical Site

Statue commemorating "Wojtek", a Syrian brown bear who was enlisted in the Polish army.

Details here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wojtek_(bear)

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84.3 km

River Tweed

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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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85.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

74.8 km

7.40 km

1.58 km

1.07 km

715 m

Surfaces

55.8 km

27.7 km

1.04 km

878 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

14°C

6°C

51 %

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Paxton and Duns loop from Norham

Norham Castle Ruins

Union Bridge (Tweed)

Abbey St Bathans Church and Priory Ruins

Wojtek the Soldier Bear Statue

River Tweed

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