RAMPART RAMBLE

On this tour, we’ll take a trip around the medieval walls and defence systems of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

We’ll explore the historic quayside and the adjacent granaries, views of the three bridges of Berwick, one of Berwick’s remaining medieval towers, and even a custom-built storage house for gunpowder. We’ll head along one of the finest examples of Elizabethan fortifications in the country and follow the walls lined with Georgian architecture surrounded by sea views. Discover how Berwick and its coastline inspired artwork by renowned artist L.S. Lowry and delve into the turbulent history of life on the borders.

This tour is a perfect starting point for any Berwick-upon-Tweed visit.

Duration | 1 hr 30 min

Starting Point | Berwick-upon-Tweed Quayside

Pricing | Adult - £12, Child - £6
Carers - Free

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DIRECTIONS & MORE DETAILS BELOW

GETTING HERE

BY CAR
Follow signage for A1 east out of Edinburgh, down the coast, and across the border. Then follow signage for Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Approximate drive time: 1 hr 20 min

BY TRAIN
From Edinburgh Waverly Station, trains to Newcastle and London via CrossCountry, LNER, Transpennine Express have a stop at the Berwick-upon-Tweed Station.
Approximate ride time: 45 min

BY CAR
Follow signage for A1 north out of Newcastle, continue on the A1 until signage for Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Approximate drive time: 1 hr 20 min

BY TRAIN
From Newcastle Station, trains to Glasgow and Edinburgh via CrossCountry and LNER have a stop at the Berwick-upon-Tweed Station.
Approximate ride time: 45 min.

PARKING

There are many free car parks, some with 24-hour allowances throughout Berwick-upon-Tweed. Find out more about time limits for each car park and whether a disc is required and where to pick one up.

For a map of all parking locations in Berwick, please click here.

TOUR DETAILS

BEFORE YOUR RAMBLE

Dogs are welcome, but must be kept on leads and owners must bring their own bags.

This tour is completely outdoors, so please keep that in mind when preparing for your ramble.

This tour covers different terrain, and some slight inclines, so please bear that in mind when choosing your footwear for the day.

This tour is run at a leisurely pace, and covers roughly a mile and a half.

ACCESSIBILITY

This tour is pushchair, wheelchair, mobility scooter, and/or walking aid accessible, but please be aware that there are inclines. If you contact us ahead of time, our tour guide can ensure that the route uses ramps not stairs and makes fewer terrain (i.e. pavement to grass) changes, but there will still be inclines as that is a main element of this tour.

Our tour guide strives to make this tour as accessible as possible and will aim to accommodate everyone, so if you have any questions about taking this tour, please don’t hesitate to contact us through this site, email, or in person prior to the tour start.

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