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Historic Berwick upon Tweed is the most northerly town on
the Northumberland Coast and has been a thriving trading centre and international port from as early as the 12th and 13th centuries.
Berwick was a Royal Burgh of Scotland in 1120 and during the many centuries of border warfare changed hands no fewer than 14 times, the last being in 1482.
Three bridges span the River Tweed at Berwick, the Old Bridge, the Royal Border Railway Bridge
and the Royal Tweed 'New Bridge'.
Berwick is considered one of the most picturesque towns on the region's coast, mainly because of its attractive red roofed houses, pinkish grey elegant and attractive Georgian buildings
and location at the mouth of the River Tweed.
The Lonely Planet Bluelist 2008 has named the North East England as one of the top 30 locations in the world to visit.
The North East England is described as being "the most exciting, beautiful and friendly region in the whole of England",
with Berwick upon Tweed being singled-out as "the definitive border town".
With this high level of praise from such a well respected travel publication
can only reinforce that the North East England with it’s spectacular Northumberland Coast is an area well worthy of visiting and not to be missed.
Berwick Farmers Market is held in the Maltings Art Centre,
it takes place on the last Sunday of every month and
is open from 10:00am and closes around 1:30pm.
With a first-class selection of local produce and other goods
being available from a wide variety of stallholders.
Berwick upon Tweed has much to offer all visitors, including...
- An army museum, theatre and arts centre
- Interesting shops and a twice-weekly market held on Wednesdays and Saturdays
- Restaurants, cafes, coffee shops (including Caffè Nero), fish and chip shops
- The Lowry Trail for visitors interested in art and the artist
- Swan Centre for Leisure, complete with 25m swimming pool and excellent sports facilities
- Walks around the Elizabethan Walls with views to the River Tweed and North Sea beyond
The Northumberland Coast Path - Stage 6 - Fenwick to Berwick upon Tweed...
On leaving Fenwick village and crossing the A1, this longish 12 mile final stage of the route joins
the St. Cuthbert's Way for a short spell, passing Fenwick Granary then crosses the East Coast Main Line and then heads towards the causeway leading to Holy Island and then a short walk towards Beal Point.
The route progresses north through Goswick Links and Dunes to Beachcomber Campsite and Riding Stables, Goswick Golf Club and the massive expanse of Goswick Sands.
Then onto Cocklawburn Dunes Nature Reserve, past Cocklawburn Beach before heading north on the cycle track at Sea House and then through some of the remotest areas of this coastline.
Following the cliff-top path, which leads down to the Victorian promenade at Spittal, passing Berwick Harbour and onto the Old Bridge that crosses the River Tweed.
Entering historic Berwick upon Tweed through its fortified Elizabethan wall, turning left to follow the riverside path
and finally emerging at the Railway Station.
This marks the end of The Northumberland Coast Path.
Ordnance Survey Maps...
- Sheet 75 (Landranger) – Berwick upon Tweed
- Sheet 340 (Explorer) – Holy Island and Bamburgh
- Sheet 346 (Explorer) - Berwick upon Tweed
National Cycle Network / North Sea Cycle Route...
Sustrans
National Route 76
forms part of the National Cycle Network.
This part of the route commences at Berwick upon Tweed and heads north, following the Berwickshire and East Lothian coastline,
to the city of Edinburgh, a distance of some 100 miles.
This route forms part of the 4000 mile long international
North Sea Cycle Route.
Berwick upon Tweed has a wide variety of holiday accommodation available, including...
Hotels, Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfast, Self Catering, Camping / Caravan Sites,
Backpackers Hostel and Haggerston Castle Holiday Park, located only 7 miles south.
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