Union Suspension Bridge
Union Suspension Bridge, Berwick upon Tweed: Address, Union Suspension Bridge Reviews: 4.5/5
Union Suspension Bridge
Union Suspension Bridge
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Joseph
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We walked down the hill to see what progress had been made in the restoration of the bridge. Two of the contractors on site on the English side were very helpful in bringing us up to date and took time with us to answer our questions.
Written June 16, 2022
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Phil C
London UK55 contributions
The bridge has been demolished but will be rebuilt in the next twelve months. the work is underway but the diversion around is long so avoid until you are sure it is open.
Written June 21, 2021
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irene w
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Had a ride out to this one night and a small walk over and into Scotland (didn't do the drive as car was to big). The bridge is well worth a look at and with great history.
Written September 7, 2020
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DrPeterDRobinson
Derby, UK504 contributions
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A fascinating bridge in a lovely location... Scotland on one side, England on the other. Well worth a detour.
Written August 29, 2020
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Roger G
Glasgow, UK2,488 contributions
With chains based on ships rigging this was built by a retired naval officer. It costs half as much as a stone bridge and is the oldest vehicle carry suspension bridge in Europe. A Toll House stood on the English side. Robert Stephenson attended the opening in 1820 and Isambard Kingdom Brunel made a special visit to study it when he was eighteen years old. In 1902 it was strengthend with two extra cables, otherwise it has not been changed. It will shortly close for a multi-million pound restoration.
Written August 25, 2020
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Waddler
York, UK9,642 contributions
We took a short explore to this quiet bridge, parking for free on the England side. There's not any flags or real signage on the Scottish side (other than the modern welcome to Scotland side) but is a nice sign on the English side.
We took a short walk east on each bank, although on the Scottish side it quickly became overgrown.
I think they are about to carry out restoration works on the bridge, so check before visiting (or indeed trying to cross!)
We took a short walk east on each bank, although on the Scottish side it quickly became overgrown.
I think they are about to carry out restoration works on the bridge, so check before visiting (or indeed trying to cross!)
Written July 25, 2020
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DJM1945
Montrose, UK1,859 contributions
The information board. I read about this bridge is quite fascinating and well worth a read ,The historic suspension bridge is very picturesque and connects Scotland and England..
Written October 29, 2019
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Joseph
108 contributions
This unique bridge crosses the River Tweed and links England and Scotland. It has a most interesting construction going back some 200 years. A marvellous feat of engineering for its day.
Written October 17, 2019
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Bev86England
England257 contributions
Fabulous bridge, well worth a visit and walk across. On one side you are in England, and on the other Scotland. Very historical bridge.
Written October 4, 2019
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Sean D
Derby, UK55 contributions
An interesting location with an historical importance. Well worth a look at and great for photographs.
A link between countries and with the past.
Impressive, even now.
A link between countries and with the past.
Impressive, even now.
Written October 2, 2019
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Can you walk to it from berwick town centre?
tweedsider
Berwick upon Tweed, UK66 contributions
You can if you are fit and a keen walker - it is about 5 miles from Berwick Town Centre.
If you have the time and energy, go out on the Paxton Road, and return by way of the English side, it's a round trip of about 12 miles.
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