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.
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Presented in 4 stages between 55-82km (34-51 miles)
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An alternate 241km (150 mile) Borderers Ride from Gretna to Berwick-upon-Tweed is also described
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Route passes through the northern Lake District, Northumberland National Park and North Tynedale, as well as through Kershope Forest and around Kielder Water
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Overnight stops include Carlisle, Bailey Mill and Bellingham
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Route is described west-east but a summary description is also provided for those wanting to cycle in the opposite direction
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1:100,000 mapping and profiles are included for each route
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Illustrationen
10 colour maps, 9 colour profiles, 56 colour photos
Maße
Höhe: 118 mm
Breite: 172 mm
Dicke: 11 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-1-85284-910-8 (9781852849108)
Schweitzer Klassifikation
Rachel Crolla and Carl McKeating live on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales and are outdoor pursuits all-rounders. They had their earliest cycling adventures together as teenagers in 1994. In 2018, Rachel and #039;s guide to the Way of the Roses (Cicerone) was published; her work on the book inspired Carl to ride the whole 170 mile tour in day. Recently the couple have enjoyed fostering a love of cycling in their two children and included many family cycle routes in their book, Outdoor Adventures with Children: Lake District (Cicerone, 2019). They are also the authors of Hadrian and #039;s Cycleway (Cicerone, 2020).
Map key
Overview map and profile
Route summary tables
Introduction
Why choose the Reivers Route?
Who were the Reivers?
How tough is the ride?
How many days?
West to east or east to west?
Alternative: The Borderers Ride
Getting there and back
Where to stay
What kind of bike?
Equipment
Carrying your gear
What to wear
Maps and apps
Signage
Using this guide
The Reivers Route: The four-day ride
Day 1 Whitehaven to Carlisle
Day 2 Carlisle to Bailey Mill
Day 3 Bailey Mill to Bellingham
Day 4 Bellingham to Tynemouth
The Borderers Ride Gretna to Berwick-upon-Tweed
Appendix A Accommodation
Appendix B Bike shops and other useful contacts
Appendix C Further reading
