Berwick Town Walls

We loved walking around Berwick Town Walls. Plenty to see on the way round, with one or two museums and lots of signs describing the history. Some pretty spectacular views as well! If you park in the free Castle Gate car park you can walk on to the wall within a few minutes. Highly recommended and there is also a play park accessible from it for those with children. Did I mention it’s free as well?

The Berwick walls are absolutely fantastic to walk – one of the best-preserved examples of Elizabethan defences in the country. You can do a full circuit in under an hour, and it gives you brilliant views over the town, the River Tweed and out to the North Sea. Along the way there are bastions, gun emplacements and plaques explaining the history, so you really get a feel for why Berwick was so strategically important. It’s all free to access and very easy walking on well-kept paths. A must-do if you’re visiting the town, whether you’re into history or just want a pleasant stroll with great views.

What a wonderful day out strolling around the town walls, fascinating history and just a wonderful town very friendly people, helpful and and kindly the true heart of Northumberland. Free car parking in many places a lot of towns could learn from Beautiful Berwick!

Beautiful walk from a height of the ancient Berwick-on-Tweed. Steeped in history, plenty of arty crafty shops. It even has free car parking near to the B&M store. Numerous options on places to eat. The Town Walls walk is spectacular.

Spanning just over a mile, the Berwick town walls offer an immersive way to experience the historic atmosphere, unique architecture, and panoramic views.

Berwick the Medieval town Wall was built by Edward I in 1296 following his capture of the city from the Scots. Other parts of the wall were completed in 16th century. The town walls stretched 2 miles in length and were 3 feet 4 inches thick and up to 22 feet high. Still you can find the history written on walls while you walk around because beautiful walking trails here which show you the beauty of this beautiful town.

Fabulously preserved walls with easy access. We joined the walk at the end of Woolmarket and the route was well signposted with lots of information boards. The paths were level and well kept and there was no litter. From this vantage point you could see into the flanking bastions and get an idea of the fields of fire of the guns as well as the defences. We walked the route over an afternoon and then early morning but a couple of hours would be plenty to take it all in.

Berwick is such a gem of a place! And the walls are the jewel in the crown.