Union Bridge to Berwick 9.5km Tweed Swim

Union Bridge to Berwick 9.5km Tweed Swim
Swims

Union Bridge to Berwick 9.5km Tweed Swim

DateSunday 14 September 2025
Time7:00 AM - 12:30 AM
Price£15

Weather outlook

Union Bridge to Berwick RNLI station swimming under the, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Event details

We are delighted to have teamed up again with Galashiels Rotary Club and Borders Water Rescue Team to offer a fantastic opportunity to swim 9.5km of the Tweed from the Union Bridge to Berwick RNLI station swimming under the 4 iconic bridges on the way.
Hope the name of  the mega raft  together with her sister raft which was purchased with  fund raising two years ago will be in the water with us supporting us every stroke of the way. Last years funds have gone towards purchasing a  drone whose applications are designed to aid rescue, support the rescue teams and enhance their safety.
Distance is @9.5km but tide assisted.
Date – Sunday 14th September 2025
Time – Meeting at 7.00am at Berwick RNLI station – 8.00am start for first wave.
Finish – Berwick RNLI station
Transport will be provided to start of swim
Kit will be transported to finish
There is a commitment to raise a minimum of £100 per swimmer with funds going towards the purchase of equipment for BWRT. Non refundable registration fee of £15.00 is applied.
By completing the booking form you agree to raise the minimum of £100 per swimmer.
You will receive a communication email confirming details and
To book  your space please complete the booking form
Safety is our top priority and thus the swim will be weather dependent.
The swim is not an officially timed event.

Date

14 Sep 2025

Cost

£15.00
Category
We are delighted to have teamed up again with Galashiels Rotary Club and Borders Water Rescue Team to offer a fantastic opportunity to swim 9.5km of the Tweed from the Union Bridge to Berwick RNLI station swimming under the 4 iconic bridges on the way.
Hope the name of  the mega raft  together with her sister raft which was purchased with  fund raising two years ago will be in the water with us supporting us every stroke of the way. Last years funds have gone towards purchasing a  drone whose applications are designed to aid rescue, support the rescue teams and enhance their safety.
Distance is @9.5km but tide assisted.
Date – Sunday 14th September 2025
Time – Meeting at 7.00am at Berwick RNLI station – 8.00am start for first wave.
Finish – Berwick RNLI station
Transport will be provided to start of swim
Kit will be transported to finish
There is a commitment to raise a minimum of £100 per swimmer with funds going towards the purchase of equipment for BWRT. Non refundable registration fee of £15.00 is applied.
By completing the booking form you agree to raise the minimum of £100 per swimmer.
You will receive a communication email confirming details and
To book  your space please complete the booking form
Safety is our top priority and thus the swim will be weather dependent.
The swim is not an officially timed event.