Berwick walls and castles

The route passes many of Berwick-upon-Tweed’s historical attractions and gives an excellent overview of the town’s complex past.


Distance    Distance: 3.3 miles (5.3 km)
Ascent    Ascent: 104 metres
Route Grade    Route grade: 17 (equivalent to )
Time to allow    Time to allow: From 1h 30m to 2h 15m
Starting Point    Starting point: YHA Berwick upon Tweed Start Point
               Grid reference: NT 998 527
               What3Words: ///rates.rocky.glitz
End Point    End point: , to YHA Berwick upon Tweed
Region    Region:
Type of walk    Type of walk:
Trails and Ways    Trails and Ways:

Wheelchair accessible    Wheelchair accessible:  Not wheelchair accessible
Pushchair accessible    Pushchair accessible:  Not pushchair accessible
Stiles    Stile free:  Stile free
Seats    Seats on route:  Seats on route
Toilets    Toilets:   Toilets on route
Touch Free    Touch free:  Not a touch free route
Touch Food and Drink    Food and Drink: , , ,   Food and drink on route


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YHA and walking have been perfect partners since 1930. YHA celebrates with a walking festival in autumn so everyone gets the chance to discover the joy of walking. This walk was produced as one of the 180 self guided walks which start and finish at hostels.
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OS Map: OS Explorer 1:25k (346) Berwick-upon-Tweed







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