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Union Chain Bridge Circular

Walking Route

Union Chain Bridge Circular

Walking

Crossing the historic Union Chain Bridge takes you onto a circular route in the English borders. The Union Chain Bridge was built in 1820 by Royal Naval Captain Sir Samuel Brown under the guidance of Scottish civil engineers, Robert Stevenson and John Rennie.

It is the oldest and longest wrought iron suspension bridge in Britain.

The Union Chain Bridge is near Paxton House, which lies 5 miles south-east of Chirnside.

Further information:
Paths around Chirnside
Downloads:
Paths_Around_Chirnsidelow_res.pdf Chirnside_6.gpx
height
Distance:
3.5mi / 5.5km
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Total climb:
164ft / 50m
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Total descent:
164ft / 50m
Towns along route:
Paxton
Difficulty:
Easy
Difficulty notes:
Grass tracks, trodden paths and unclassified roads.
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What you'll see

Image of Paxton

Paxton

Towns & Villages

The small country village of Paxton lies next to the Rivertweed and is a well known spot for salmon fishing.

Image of Union Chain Bridge

Union Chain Bridge - Berwick upon Tweed

Low Level Walks

Crossing the historic Union Chain Bridge takes you onto a circular route in the English borders