Union Suspension Bridge
Union Suspension Bridge
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Waddler
York, UK12,496 contributions
Jul 2020
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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Scottie_Bairn
Perth and Kinross, UK932 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Beautiful chain suspension bridge (aka Chain Bridge).
Think it was recently refurbished, it’s immaculate.
Spans the River Tweed which, at this point, forms the Scottish / English Border.
There are statues and information boards.
Parking is restricted but there is a lay-by on the English side (can’t recall about the other side).
A few hundred yards up the hill on the southern side is the Chain Bridge Honey Farm which is worth a visit and their museum / exhibit includes history of the bridge.
Think it was recently refurbished, it’s immaculate.
Spans the River Tweed which, at this point, forms the Scottish / English Border.
There are statues and information boards.
Parking is restricted but there is a lay-by on the English side (can’t recall about the other side).
A few hundred yards up the hill on the southern side is the Chain Bridge Honey Farm which is worth a visit and their museum / exhibit includes history of the bridge.
Written October 5, 2024
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Dave H
Colchester, UK27 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
An awesome bridge and an engineering triumph. Visit the nearby Honey Farm and look at the tractors first, then visit the bridge. Make sure you rub the noses of the engineers for good luck.
Written July 6, 2023
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Ingenu
UK40 contributions
Sep 2015 • Family
It's beautiful and spectacular but this amazing structure is so important historically that it merits its own site (I think it is presently included in the 'Chainbridge Honey farm' under Things To Do). I believe, when it was built in 1820, it was the longest road carrying suspension bridge in the world. I understand it is still the oldest vehicle carrying suspension bridge in the world. Designed by Samuel Brown RN, who clearly had links with Brunel as the huge chains in Brunel's famous 'stovepipe' hat picture were, I believe, manufactured by Brown's company, it opened FORTY FOUR years before Brunel's Clifton Suspension Bridge. The wrought iron chains that support the Clifton deck are very similar to those supporting Samuel Brown's bridge. Good engineering is always imitated and improved but it is only fair to remember that Captain Brown got there first and to give him the credit.
Today the wrought iron chains are reinforced with wire ropes but they're still there. Stand in the middle, feel it move when a car crosses it!
Today the wrought iron chains are reinforced with wire ropes but they're still there. Stand in the middle, feel it move when a car crosses it!
Written January 3, 2016
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Phil C
London UK62 contributions
Jun 2021
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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Bev86England
England253 contributions
Oct 2019
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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George F
Berwick upon Tweed, UK105 contributions
Jan 2019 • Solo
This is one of the longest spanning man made bridges left ,it crosses from England to Scotland over the river Tweed it’s single file and only allows one car on at a time it is under maintenance and closed work days just now ,this is with help of a lottery grant to keep it up to spec for the next generation
Written January 15, 2019
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Bob MacDougall
Stirling, Scotland128 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
We were perhaps fortunate that the bridge had re-opened and we could drive across from Scotland into England. It obviously needs some repairs so that this historic link can be maintained. There are beautiful views from the bridge back towards Paxton House. This ancient bridge is definitely worth a visit.
Written June 18, 2018
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fredlandsbergen
Rotterdam, The Netherlands138 contributions
Mar 2017 • Solo
This is a very old bridge that you should visit. Not only to cross the border between England and Scotland by passing it, but because an ingenious man invented the way it was made at that time. I can tell you a lot about it, but I won't. Visit it yourself, read the information and grab a folder of the bridgefriends and, if possible, support them. This bridge is a hidden treasure, as a giant sleeping in the scenery, not visible from far, but beautiful when near. Look at the bridge, look at the beautiful river Tweed, sit and think over what you contributed to civilisation. If it is less than these bridgebuilders, make a bow and enjoy.
Written March 22, 2017
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Sean D
Derby, UK53 contributions
Sep 2019
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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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.
Written October 14, 2017
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