Reivers route surfaces
Reivers route surfaces
Ive just seen the topic c2c surfaces posted 3 july. Are the surfaces on the reivers route broadly similar? Thanks
The majority of the reivers is on roads or can be done by selecting alternative road options. Details are on the web site and the route map. It's a very enjoyable route, probably better than the C2C IMO as I like the away from it all feeling and and wide-open spaces. This is about as good as it gets in England.
However, the highlight for me was Kielder forest which involved long stretches on at times rough forest roads. You could stick to the roads via Saughtree and Newcastleton but that would IMO be a bit of a shame. Below are some pictures to give you a flavour from late March this year. The second picture was the most challenging stretch of offroad lasting about a mile which had me pushing on one steep section.
However, the highlight for me was Kielder forest which involved long stretches on at times rough forest roads. You could stick to the roads via Saughtree and Newcastleton but that would IMO be a bit of a shame. Below are some pictures to give you a flavour from late March this year. The second picture was the most challenging stretch of offroad lasting about a mile which had me pushing on one steep section.