Welcome to the Reivers Cycle Route

The Reivers Cycle Route (RCR) is a major challenge route running from Tynemouth to Whitehaven. The route takes you from the North Sea through the beautiful scenery of Northumberland and the stunning presence of Kielder Water: Europe's largest man-made lake. From there the route passes briefly into Scotland to explore the remote beauty of Liddesdale before moving south-west to take in the majestic beauty of the northern fringes of the Lake District before ending at the Irish Sea.

The route is waymarked throughout its 171 miles and will take you along quiet country roads, traffic-free cycle paths, green lanes and forest trails. Named after the Border Reivers, the marauding family clans who terrorised the border country in the 15th and 16th centuries, the route is of enormous historical significance and you will see architectural evidence of the presence of the Reivers along the route. More>

	Route Profiles Check out profiles for each section of the route to see where the highs and lows lie More>
	Who were the Border Reivers? Find out more about the turbulent history of these warring families who made their living from robbery, cattle rustling, kidnap and murder. More>
	Are you up to it? With our guide to preparing for the Reivers Route, there's no excuse for not being in shape. You don't need to be Lance Armstrong though. More>
	Mountain biking heaven The Newcastleton 7Stanes mountain biking centre of excellence is on the route. Why not build in some time to have some real fun?
	Taking the Easy Option Find out more about companies offering support services from luggage transfer to fully arranged cycling holidays. More>
	Good Planning Use the site's route planning guide to maximise your enjoyment and avoid disaster. More>

Ridden the C2C or W2W? Want to know how the Reivers compares? Check out our route comparison page. More>

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