Jim Clark Memorial

You'll find this modest memorial tucked into the landscape near Berwick-upon-Tweed, honouring the memory of Jim Clark, one of Britain's greatest racing drivers. The Scot earned two world championships in the 1960s before his tragic death at Hockenheim in 1968 - he was just 32. The memorial is straightforward: a stone marker in a quietly moving setting that feels fitting for someone who lived life at 200mph. It's the sort of place that matters deeply to motorsport enthusiasts and petrolheads making the pilgrimage north, but if you're not fussed about racing history, you won't linger long. That said, the location itself - rolling Northumberland countryside with views stretching across the Scottish border - makes it worth a brief stop if you're in the area. The walk to reach it from Berwick takes about half an hour on foot depending on your starting point. No facilities, no admission charge, just a quiet corner of history. If you're staying at Chainbridge Touring Caravan Site, it's genuinely close by - maybe a 15-minute drive - making it an easy addition to a day out exploring the border region. Pair it with a walk around Berwick's ramparts or a visit to nearby attractions for a fuller afternoon. Best visited without crowds on a clear day when the northern light does the landscape proper justice.