River Tweed – Union Bridge (Tweed) loop from Etal

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River Tweed – Union Bridge (Tweed) loop from Etal

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River Tweed – Union Bridge (Tweed) loop from Etal

02:14

36.9km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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348 m

Etal Ford

Highlight • River

fine in summer (dismount shoes off😊) maybe not in winter, cinder track from new etal is public through farm . apparently. keep on a road to avoid this ' highlight ' follow signs to etal

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506 m

Riverside Path Along the River

Highlight (Segment) • River

Lovely route alongside river. surface is loose. Beware at North end as steep drop on very loose surface - consider walking down! Be particularly careful of children.

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2.89 km

Etal

Highlight • Cafe

pub in Etal worth a stop for food or light refreshments.

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10.9 km

Norham Sundial

Highlight • Monument

A little sundial outside the village hall.

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12.1 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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20.6 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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21.0 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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21.2 km

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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