Tour: Reivers Route - East to West (E)(EP)

GroupTouring
Map Reference55.0142, -1.41867
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Ride length286 km
Climbing5145 m
MaxGradient24.464% (suspect calcs!)
Ride effort6494.05 tcEnergy
Added byNeil Wheadon
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Places of Interest

Distance (km)CategoryTitleDescription
0.0interest/lighthouseSouth Shields LighthouseLocated at the end of the River Tyne South Pier at South Shields this Lighthouse was built in 1895. The lighthouse is operational and is used by ships approaching and entering the River Tyne along wit ...
0.0interest/churchTynemouth Priory and Castle (Tynemouth) - English HeritagePier Road, Tynemouth, Tyne and Wear, NE30 4BZ Tynemouth Castle and Priory on the coast of North East England was once one of the largest fortified areas in England. Overlooking the North Sea and the R ...
0.0food/cafeCrusoe's (Tynemouth)On the Beach, Longsands, Tynemouth, Tyne and Wear, NE30 4BY
0.0interest/wildlifeTynemouth Aquarium (Tynemouth)Grand Parade, Tynemouth, United Kingdom
0.0interest/lighthouseTynemouth Pier Lighthouse (Tynemouth)Pier Road, Tynemouth, Tyne & Wear NE30 4DD Tynemouth Pier extends 900 metres out to sea and the walk to the pier lighthouse is rewarded with some magnificent views of the river entrance and back towar ...
0.0interest/historicCollingwood Monument (Tynemouth)Spanish Battery, Tynemouth, Tyne & Wear NE30 4HG Erected by public subscription in 1845, this Grade II* Listed monument was sculpted in marble and sandstone by John Graham Lough and stands on top of a ...
0.0interest/beachLong Sands Beach (Newcastle)The northern end of the award winning Long Sands beach is a stunning stretch of golden sand, backed by low dunes. In summer it is one of the most popular spots on the North East coast. People come fro ...
1.0food/cafeGlasshouse Tea Room (North Shields)Northumberland Park, Glasshouse Tea Room, Visitor Centre, King Edward Road, North Shields NE30 2ES 7 days a week 1030 - 1600
1.0bike/shopWhiptail Cycles (Tynemouth)3 Livingstone View, Tynemouth, North Shields NE30 2PL
1.0interest/historicArbeia, South Shields Roman Fort (South Shields)Baring St, South Shields NE33 2BB Standing above the entrance to the River Tyne, Arbeia South Shields' Roman Fort guarded the main sea route to Hadrian's Wall. It was a key garrison and military suppl ...
1.0interest/museumThe Old Low Light and cafe (Tyne and Wear)The Old Low Light, Clifford's Fort, North Shields Fish Quay, Tyne and Wear, NE30 1JE We want to tell the fascinating story of North Shields, its Fish Quay and its people. We work with local enthusiast ...
3.1interest/churchSt Paul's Monastery Jarrow (Jarrow) - English HeritageChurch Bank, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 3DY Free Entry - The monastery at Jarrow was one of Europe's most influential centres of learning and culture in the 7th century. The remains standing today ar ...
4.2interest/museumJarrow Hall: Anglo-Saxon Farm, Village, and Bede Museum (Jarrow)Jarrow Hall, Jarrow, South Tyneside, NE32 3DY Discover the incredible world of Anglo-Saxon Northumbria and the extraordinary life of Bede - the father of English history - at our 11-acre historical an ...
5.2bike/milleniumPostTynemouth Millenium milepost
7.3interest/vintageRailwayStephenson Steam Railway (North Shields)Middle Engine Lane, North Shields NE29 8DX Museum with a collection of locomotives, plus weekend steam train rides.
7.3stay/hotelTravelodge Travelodge Newcastle Cobalt Business ParkSilver Fox Way, Newcastle upon Tyne NE27 0QJ Stayed here doing the Reivers. It is just off the route by about 50 metres and brand new in 2022. We could keep our bikes in the laundary room
7.3food/cafeBaristocracy Coffee (North Shields)Unit 2 Larch Court, West Chirton North Industrial Estate, North Shields NE29 8SG
8.2interest/miscThe Rising Sun Countryside Centre and cafeWhitley Rd, Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 9SS The Rising Sun Countryside Centre, the Rising Sun Country Park, is a 162 hectare park with woodlands, ponds & paths. Centre Grounds opening hours/toile ...
15.5interest/countryParkWeetslade Country Park (Wideopen) - Northumberland Wildlife Trust Great Lime Road, Wideopen NE23 7LZ - OS Map Reference NZ 260 723 With habitats including wildflower meadows, grassland, scrub, reed bed and woodland areas, the reserve attracts a variety of wildlife i ...
15.5travel/carParkingWeetslade Country Park Car Park (Cramlington)Cramlington NE23 7LZ Great place for a walk. Car park can get extremely busy at weekends.
21.7food/gardenCentrePlantsplus Garden Centre (Newcastle upon Tyne)Berwick Hill Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE13 6BU Garden centre with restaurant.
25.7misc/toiletsPublic Toilets (Ponteland)
25.7food/cafeJan's Kitchen (Ponteland)Bell Villas, Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne NE20 9BD Open Monday - Friday 08:00 -16:30, Saturday and Sunday 09:00 -16:00 Popular rendezvous for cyclists
25.7interest/historicPele Tower (Ponteland)Tower houses are a type of defensible house particularly characteristic of the borderlands of England and Scotland. Virtually every parish had at least one of these buildings. Solitary tower houses co ...
40.3food/cafeDulcissima coffee house and deli (Matfen)Matfen, Newcastle upon Tyne NE20 0RL Open Daily 10:00 -15:00 Also called Matfen Village Store and Cafe In the Heart of Matfen Northumberland, the Village Store and Coffee shop provides a warm, friendl ...
53.9food/cafeSt Aidan's church (Thockrington)Thockrington, Northumberland NE48 4DH A small Grade II listed church in a unique and beautiful location, the current church was consecrated in 1100. A small ancient Northumbrian village church in a ve ...
70.3food/cafeRocky Road (Bellingham)Manchester Square, Bellingham,Northumberland NE48 2AH Traditional cafe and takewawy.
70.3stay/campsiteBellingham Camping and Caravanning Club SiteBellingham Camping and Caravanning Club Site, Brown Rigg, Bellingham, Northumberland. NE48 2JY We stayed here whilst doing the Reivers Cycle route in 2022. There is a small shop on site, you can order ...
70.3food/cafeVillage Bakery (Bellingham)Bellingham, Hexham NE48 2AD
70.3stay/campsiteDemesne Farm (Bellingham)Demesne Farm, Bellingham, Northumberland NE48 2BS The campsite boasts 30 all grass pitches of which 13 have 10amp electricity hook-ups. There are clean & modern ladies and gents toilet and hot shower ...
70.3food/cafeTea on the Train (Bellingham)Station Yard Woodburn Road, Bellingham NE48 2DG PERFECTLY SITUATED at Bellingham Station, The Carriages Tea Room offers a warm welcome and a unique dining experience. Passengers can enjoy a range of l ...
73.4stay/campsiteThe Boe Rigg (Charlton)The Boe Rigg, Charlton, Northumberland NE48 1PE https://www.facebook.com/theboerigg/ Camping - The Boe Rigg camp is a little wilder and rustic compared to other sites but that's camping, what we do ha ...
84.8food/cafeFalstone Old School Tea Rooms (Falstone)Falstone, Hexham, Northumberland NE48 1AA, UK 10:00 - 1530 Monday - Fri 09:30 - 16:00 Saturday, Sunday (Closed Tuesday, Wednesday In winter?) Falstone Tea Rooms is a small tea room which serves homema ...
84.8children/playgroundFalstone Playground (Falstone)Falstone, Hexham NE48 1AA
84.8food/pub The Blackcock Inn (Falstone)The Blackcock Inn, Falstone, Hexham NE48 1AA, United Kingdom
86.8misc/toiletsToilets in car park at Kielder
87.9interest/visitorCentreTower Knowe Visitor Centre and cafe (Falstone)Tower Knowe | Kielder | Northumberland | NE48 1BX Pop into the Explore Centre (exhibition area currently closed) Get take away drinks and other treats from the Tower Knowe shop Shop for souvenirs, fis ...
93.1interest/wildlifeKielder Water Bird Of Prey Centre (Kielder)Kielder Water Bird of Prey Centre Leaplish Waterside Park Northumberland NE48 1BT The Birds Of Prey Centre is located within the magnificent lakeside surroundings of Kielder Water at Leaplish Watersid ...
100.3food/shopStation Garage (Kielder)Station Garage, Kielder, Hexham NE48 1EG Small shop at the garage selling basic supplies, icecreams and chocolate
100.3bike/hireThe Bike Place in Kielder Ltd (Kielder Village)Kielder Village Northumberland NE48 1ER 7 Days a week, 9.30am - 5.30pm
100.3food/cafeAnglers Arms (Kielder)Kielder, Hexham NE48 1ER
100.3stay/campsiteKielder Campsite (Kielder)Kielder Village Campsite, Kielder, Northumberland, NE48 1EJ A rustic, three star, independent site. Situated in a remote and quiet part of Northumberland. Dark sky friendly with no mobile signal and l ...
119.8travel/mapNewcastleton Mountain bike trailsNewcastleton TD9 0TD - Just a car park, no obvious buildings here
122.9interest/museumLiddesdale Heritage Centre and Museum (Newcastleton)Old Townfoot Kirk, South Hermitage Street Newcastleton TD9 0QG 31st March until 31st October. Monday, Wednesday-Sunday from 1.30pm till 4.30pm, closed Tuesdays. Private viewings can be arranged please ...
122.9food/cafeCopshaw Kitchen (Newcastleton)4 N Hermitage St, Newcastleton, Roxburghshire TD9 0RB Open Thu 10:00 - 14:00, Fri 09:00 - 20:00, Sat 16:00 - 20:00, Sun 12:00 - 17:00
122.9food/cafeThe Olive Tree (Newcastleton)38 S Hermitage St, Newcastleton TD9 0QE, United Kingdom Monday to Friday 07:30 - 1600 Sat 08:00 - 1600, Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
122.9food/shopSPAR (Newcastleton)1 N Hermitage St, Newcastleton TD9 0RB
133.2stay/campsiteBailey Mill Holidays (Bailey) Bailey Mill Bailey, Newcastleton TD9 0TR info@bailey-mill.co.uk Confirmed in 2022 that they do camping: - Camping is GBP10 a head or I can give you a 4 bed apartment that sleeps up to 8 for GBP85 Also ...
133.2misc/viewpointView North
139.4interest/historicBewcastle Standing Stone Free Access
139.4interest/museumBewcastle MuseumOur small exhibition was opened in February 2014 and tells the story of Bewcatle past and resent. The museum can be found to the right inside the church yard. We have display panels and images coverin ...
139.4interest/castle Bewcastle CastleBewcastle, Carlisle CA6 6PS Hidden gem. Remains of Roman fort and later castle (and resident sheep). World-renowned 7th century Bewcastle Cross. Do go into the rather unpromising looking visitor's cen ...
158.0interest/gardenKirklinton Hall & Gardens (Kirklinton)Kirklinton Hall & Gardens, Kirklinton, Hall, Carlisle The Grade II-listed Kirklinton Hall, originally built in 1660 by the Appleby family, and further extended in 1875, was once an impressive country ...
159.0interest/churchSt Cuthbert (Kirklinton)Greenholme, Bewcastle, CA6 6PW
171.3food/pubThe Crown & Thistle (Rockcliffe)Rockcliffe, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4AA
177.4interest/historicCumberland and West Moreland War Memorial (Carlisle)The Cumberland and Westmorland Joint Counties' War Memorial, designed by Sir Robert Lorimer and built in 1921-22 at Rickerby Park, Carlisle, is listed at Grade II* for the following principal reasons: ...
178.4interest/castleCarlisle Castle (Carlisle) - English HeritageCastle Way, Carlisle CA3 8UR Standing proud in the city it has dominated for nine centuries, Carlisle Castle remained a working fortress until well within living memory. It has withstood many sieges, ...
178.4travel/railStationCarlisle Railway Station (Carlisle)Court Square, Carlisle CA1 1QZ
178.4interest/museumCumbria Museum of military life (Carlisle)The Castle, Alma Block, Carlisle CA3 8UR Discover the 300 year history of Cumbria's County Infantry Regiment in this new interactive visitor attraction located in Carlisle Castle. In the castle ground ...
178.4interest/historicThe Citadel (Carlisle)English St, Carlisle, CA3 8NA The immense and impressive oval towers that dominate the southern entrance to the City of Carlisle, have a complex history. The two bastions known as The Citadel housed, ...
178.4bike/shopScotby Cycles (Carlisle)Church Street, Carlisle
178.4interest/museumTullie House Museum And Art Gallery (Carlisle)Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery, Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TP 3 storied exhibition Lower - Roman Upper - Historical including the Reivers Bike Parking - This is a really good place to l ...
178.4food/shopCranstons (Carlisle)44 Fisher St, Carlisle CA3 8RF Central Carlisle is full of cafes and clothes shops. However this place exists. Full of lovely food, a little pricey but far cheaper than a cafe
185.5stay/campsiteCamping at Cardewlees (Dalston)Cardewlees Farm, Dalston, Carlisle, Cumbria CA5 6LE info@campingatcardewlees.com Tel: 07958195852 Note if cycle camping due to pitches, it's GBP20/night/person (in 2022) This is how it is
185.5travel/railStationDalston Railway Station (Dalston)Dalston station, Station Road, Dalston, Cumbria, CA5 7LT
185.5food/cafeCountry Kitchen cafe (Dalston)5 The Square, Dalston, Carlisle CA5 7PJ Almost someones house There is a small seating area inside. Out the back is a large enclosed courtyard where you can easily keep an eye on the tandem
185.5bike/shopMystery Cycles (Dalston)18B The Square, Dalston, Carlisle CA5 7PY
185.5food/cafeCrumbs (Dalston)14 Carlisle Rd, Dalston, Carlisle CA5 7PY
189.7interest/houseRose CastleAdded here as it is mentioned as an attraction, but you can't visit it
190.7interest/churchAll Saints Church (Raughton Head)Raughton Head, Dalston, Carlisle CA5 7DD Interesting to look round If it's open, as you enter on the right is a room with a kettle and bars on an honesty system. There is a bench outside to sit on
200.0food/cafeHesket Newmarket Village Shop and cafeThe Village Shop in Hesket Newmarket is at the heart of the community. Owned by Liz and Andy Bothamley this bustling local shop also incorporates the post office and a delightful tea room. Servicing t ...
200.0food/pubThe Old Crown (Hesket Newmarket)2 Beech Cottages, Hesket Newmarket, Wigton CA7 8JG IT DOES NOT DO FOOD , but Britain's first co-operatively owned pub
201.0food/cafeWatermill Cafe (Caldbeck)Priest's Mill, Caldbeck, CA7 8DR Indoor and outdoor seating, off the main road through
201.0stay/campsiteCaldbeck CampingIt's very small. However at GBP5/person/night in 2022 for cycle tourers that was great value. Small toilet block that was clean and you camp right by the river. Pretty perfect The signpost picture is ...
202.0food/pubOddfellow Arms (Caldbeck)Caldbeck, Wigton CA7 8EA We ate here on the Reivers. It's the only place if you are camping here Good food and you can charge all your electronics!!
202.0travel/carParkingCar park in caldbeck
202.0food/cafeMuddy Duck Cafe (Caldbeck)Muddy Duck Cafe, The Old Smithy, Midtown, Caldbeck CA7 8EL CLOSED MONDAY and TUESDAY
211.3food/cafeMae's Tea Rooms & Gallery (Udale)Uldale Old School, Uldale, Cumbria CA7 1HA Open daily 10:30 - 16:30
214.5misc/viewpointView south to Bessenthwaite
225.8food/cafeFika (Cockermouth)7A Station St, Cockermouth CA13 9QW Walk in only, no bookings We visited here on the Reivers cycleway and the food was very good
225.8food/cafeShills of Cockermouth (Cockermouth)11 South St, Cockermouth, CA13 9RU
225.8interest/castleCockermouth Castle (Cockermouth)Castlegate Cockermouth CA13 9EU Private but occasionally open Originally an earth and timber motte and bailey fort built around 1134 by Norman, Gilbert de Pipard. It was rebuilt in stone in early 13th ...
225.8misc/toiletsCockermouth Toilets (Cockermouth)89 Main St, Cockermouth CA13 9JS, United Kingdom
225.8bike/shop4 Play Cycles (Cockermouth)25-31 Market Pl, Cockermouth CA13 9NH
225.8food/cafeThe Moon & Sixpence (Cockermouth)29 Main Street, Cockermouth, CA13 9LE Open Mon - Sat 9-5. Sun 10-4
225.8food/bakeryBrysons Bakery (Cockermouth)70 Main St, Cockermouth CA13 9LU
225.8interest/houseWordsworth House and Garden (Cockermouth) - National TrustMain St, Cockermouth CA13 9RX William Wordsworth's 250th birthday at his childhood home House - William Wordsworth's childhood home, this Georgian townhouse is presented as it would have been when he ...
226.8food/cafeWellington Farm Cafe & Tearooms (Cockermouth)Wellington Farm, Lamplugh Rd, Cockermouth CA13 0QU
238.1interest/historicBurrow Walls Roman Fort and Medieval Hall (Siddick)OK, not a lot there, but of interest if you like this sort of this and it's right on the Hadrain's Wall, C2c and Reivers Cyclepath
239.1bike/milleniumPostMillenium Signpost (Siddick)A useful marker as there is a divergence of Hadrains wall and the Reivers/C2C here
240.1interest/museumThe Helena Thompson Museum and Stables Cafe (Workington)Park End Road, Workington CA14 4DE The Helena Thompson is both a museum and a community venue serving the town of Workington and the surrounding area. This elegant Georgian house is a Grade II listed ...
240.1food/cafeMr Wilson's Tea Rooms (Workington)King St, Workington CA14 4DL Wednesday: 12:00 - 4:00 Thursday: 12:00 - 4:00 Friday: 12:00 - 4:00 Saturday: 12:00 - 4:00 Sunday: 12:00 - 4:00
249.3interest/beachTanyard Bay BeachIt's not sandy, only at low tide, close to the railway though Review on Google - Great for rock pooling. Safe to walk on with children and dogs. Very few people seem to walk here. Great views of the c ...
249.3bike/milleniumPostMillenium Signpost near Whitehaven
251.5interest/museumThe Beacon Museum (Whitehaven)Discover the past, present and future at The Beacon Museum. Between Whitehaven's mines and harbour, this distinctive museum and arts venue tells the story of historic Copeland, an area set amongst the ...
251.5food/cafeCafe West (Whitehaven)56 King St, Whitehaven CA28 7JH The cafe is run by a local charity, that encourages people with special needs to get into the work place, my experience was fantastic, the food and service is top class ...
251.5interest/museumThe Rum Story (Whitehaven)27 Lowther Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 7DN Recreation of an 18th-century Caribbean island town with displays on slavery and rainforests.
251.5interest/industrialWilliam PitThe picture here are some of the remnants in the general area of the pit from the cyclepath, much has been redeveloped Once described as "The most dangerous pit in the kingdom". Work began on the mine ...
251.5interest/museumThe Beacon MuseumWest Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 7LY A really interesting museum that is light and spacious and set over 4 floors. A small, temporary exhibition on bears in children's literature has some beautif ...
251.5travel/railStationWhitehaven Railway Station (Whitehaven)Station Approach, Bransty Row, Whitehaven CA28 6AX, United Kingdom
251.5interest/lighthouseWest Pier Lighthouse (Whitehaven)Whitehaven CA28 7LY Well worth a visit if in Whitehaven but beware of the uneven ground. Also take care walking along the to wall as there is a big drop. The views are great to the Isle of Man, Scotla ...

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