Route News
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about the route to help you plan your trip and avoid any problems.
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Route Changes/Developments
Deterioration of kerb - Cargo nr
Carlisle
The section of main road leading out of Rockcliffe past Cargo
(milemarkers 113-116) can be very dangerous owing to the large
numbers of HGVs particularly those accessing the Cargo Sawmill.
The problems have been exacerbated by the HGV trailers churning
up the road edge leading to deep gullies. Please take extra
care along this section as if you are forced into the gullies
you will be luck to stay on your bike. The problems have been
reported to the highways authorities.
Reported by Stephen Sidgwick
- May 2007
Improved Signage - Wideopen
N ew waggonways and RCR10 signs are going in on the stretch
between Royal Quays and the A1 at WideOpen April/May 2007
following a review and audit by Graeme Clark Cycling Officer
NTCouncil and Doug Ridgway Sustrans Liaison Ranger. These
signs will enhance the route and give cyclists an idea of
destinations and distances.
Reported by Phil Goldblatt,
Sustrans Ranger - April 2007
Signage problems - Ponteland
Signage problems are reported in Ponteland in the region of
the Bowling and Tennis club (milemarker 7-8). As a result,
riders have apparently missed the turn off on the B6323 (shortly
after the main X-roads in Ponteland) that takes you onto the
bridleway that passes behind the houses, parallel to the road.
Therefore please take care during this section of the ride.
The official Reivers route map has a detailed close-up of
the offending area so pay close attention to it.
Reported by Mark Webster - May
2006
Facilities - Hethersgill
The official route map shows café facilities here;
this used to be provided by the village pub - the Black Horse
- but it's changed hands and does not serve coffees, etc and
rarely opens during the day on weekdays. This is the only
outlet in the village.
Reported by Mark Webster - May
2006
Access problems - Dalston
The signed route back onto the River Caldew via Metcalfe Street
(milemarker 123-124) is inaccessible because of new houses
being built. To access the river path go past Metcalfe Street
and take the next but one road to the left, George Street.
There is a temporary path, around the side of the blue fences
edging the building site, back to the riverside trail.
Reported by Mark Webster - May
2006
Road closure - Rockcliffe
The level crossing, beyond the M6 bridge (milemarkers 111-112),
is currently under reconstruction and the road is closed to
ALL users. As a result take the third left after Westlington
to find an alternative route over the M6 and railway to enter
Rockcliffe from the East, rather the North.
Reported by Mark Webster - May
2006
Diversion - North Shields Fish Quay
A major diversion is in place in North Shields affecting the
Reivers, C2C and Hadrian's Cycleway (HCW) routes. Full details
are provided on the HCW Website.Check out the HCW
website
Reported by Doug Ridgway, Sustrans
Ranger - February 2006
Replacement / Improved Signage - Seaton Burn to Ponteland
Sustrans will be conducting a 'signing weekend' on the 8th/9th
April to review and replace signs on the Reivers Route from
Seaton Burn to Ponteland.
Reported by Phil Goldblatt,
Sustrans Ranger - February 2006
Weetslade Improvements
Great news. Weetslade Country Park (milemarkers 10 to 11)
- once a haven for off road motorcycles, now a haven for wildlife
- is going to be officially opened in June 06 and run by Northumberland
Wildlife Trust. This now has a tarmac path running the whole
length and good metal barriers either end to stop the motorcycles
causing havoc.
Reported by Phil Goldblatt,
Sustrans Ranger - February 2006
New Waggonway Signs in North Tyneside
These unmistakable signs (example below) have been placed
at a number of locations along the historic Waggonway which
commences at around milemarker 3. A welcome
aesthetic improvement that should help keep you on track.
(Contribution by Doug Ridgway,
Sustrans Ranger - August 2005)
Reclamation work between Shiremoor
and Backworth
This section (between milemarkers 6 and 7
on the route map) is being reclaimed in advance of the build
of the second stage of the Shiremoor Bypass road. The pit
heaps around this area are an easy place to get lost so be
extremely cautious when navigating this area. The signage
is currently poor but Sustrans Rangers hope to effect improvements
very soon. Note also that there is a lot of heavy plant equipment
moving around the area so proceed very carefully.
Reported by Doug Ridgway, Sustrans
Ranger - August 2005
Signage Improvements from Royal Quays
to Shiremoor
August 2005 saw Sustrans Rangers improving the signage between
Royal Quays and Shiremoor (milemarkers 3 to 6 on the route
map) with stick-on Reivers Route 10 signs. Signage has been
problematic in this area in the past so this represents a
big step forward.
Reported by Doug Ridgway, Sustrans
Ranger - August 2005
Surface Problems in
High Weetslade
The section from High Weetslade to the Great North Road (milemarkers
10 to 11) is being resurfaced, the current results of which
have been described as "quicksand"! Please take
care when negotiating this section especially as there is
a lot of heavy plant moving around.
Reported by Tony Flannery -
August 2005
More news in Weetslade
The Weetslade 'pit heap' section (milemarkers 10 to 11) is
currently signed temporarily by the contractors on site as
the ‘footpath’. The path is flanked by metal fencing
to keep people off the site as it is being converted into
a country park around what should be the Sandy Lane bypass
one day. At first sight the route seems to disappear in amongst
the fencing but as you approach it is fairly clear where to
go.
Reported by Phil Goldblatt,
Sustrans Ranger - September 2005
General Advice
Carlisle - Dalston route changes
With the completion of the Carlisle to Dalston Cycle Path
in 2001, this off-road section following the River Caldew
replaces the original meandering tarmac route round Burgh
by Sands. The revised route is shown on the 2002 map. Please
take care when departing from Carlisle as several old signs
still remain causing general confusion to cyclists. Use the
inset map of Carlisle provided in the official map to help
guide you onto the Dalston Cycle Path.
Whitley Bay removed from official
route
The 1998 route map included Whitley Bay as an optional starting
point for the Reivers re-joining the route at Backworth. With
the introduction of the 2002 map this option has now ceased
as an official route. For people staying overnight in Whitley
Bay, a coastal path leads from Whitley Bay down to the official
start point in Tynemouth.
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