Cycling the Reivers Route

A guidebook to the 280km (173 mile) Reivers cycle route (NCN 10) across northern England. This long-distance coast-to-coast cycle between Whitehaven and Tynemouth is suitable for both first-time and experienced cyclists and can be ridden in 4 days. The route offers both on and off-road cycling and is suitable for cyclists using touring or hybrid bikes.

• Presented in 4 stages between 55-82km (34-51 miles)
• An alternate 241km (150 mile) Borderers Ride from Gretna to Berwick-upon-Tweed is also described
• Route passes through the northern Lake District, Northumberland National Park and North Tynedale, as well as through Kershope Forest and around Kielder Water
• Overnight stops include Carlisle, Bailey Mill and Bellingham
• Route is described west-east but a summary description is also provided for those wanting to cycle in the opposite direction
• 1:100,000 mapping and profiles are included for each route