Union Chain Bridge – Norham Castle Ruins loop from Norham

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Union Chain Bridge – Norham Castle Ruins loop from Norham

Moderate

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Union Chain Bridge – Norham Castle Ruins loop from Norham

03:35

13.6km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.61 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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6.84 km

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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6.93 km

Small Car Park

Highlight • Parking

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

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8.32 km

View of the River Tweed Near Horncliffe

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views up and down the River Tweed from just outside of Horncliffe.

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9.88 km

St Thomas's Island Fishing Shiel

Highlight • Other

A small island in the river tweed. A derelict stone hut sits here, possibly a long abandoned fishing shiel.

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13.5 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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13.6 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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