Cycling the Reivers Route : Coast to coast through wild Northumberland's border country

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 describedRoute passes through the northern Lake District, Northumberland National Park and North Tynedale, as well as through Kershope Forest and around Kielder WaterOvernight stops include Carlisle, Bailey Mill and BellinghamRoute is described west-east but a summary description is also provided for those wanting to cycle in the opposite direction1:100,000 mapping and profiles are included for each route