Full Description
Gravel Rides Northumberland showcases 15 of the best gravel bike rides across North East England. From 10 to 104 kilometres in length and covering a variety of terrain, there is something for every gravel cyclist.
From the gentle beauty of the Reiver Trails and South Tyne Trail to the wild uplands of Kielder and the Cheviots, Gravel Rides Northumberland captures the region's full variety. Riders can enjoy peaceful commons, hidden forests and rolling valleys, with everything from easy lowland spins to remote and challenging routes through the most dramatic and rewarding landscapes of Northumberland and the North Pennines.
Researched, ridden and written by local author Jordan Matthews, the routes feature clear and easy-to-use Ordnance Survey maps; easy-to-follow directions; details of distance, timings and difficulty gradings; stunning action photography; refreshment stops and local knowledge; and a detailed appendix. Also included is a link to downloadable GPX files.
Contents
Introduction
Acknowledgements
How to use this book
Rights of way
Bikepacking
The bike
Recommended kit list
General safety
In the event of an accident
Wildlife
Rules of the (off) road
Planning your ride
Maps & symbols
Section 1 - Easy routes
01 Reiver Trails: Bull Crag Trail - 10.3km
02 Belford & St Cuthbert's Cave - 17.4km
03 Hexhamshire Common - 21.9km
04 South Tyne Trail - 47.8km
Section 2 - Straightforward routes
05 Redesdale - 30.3km
06 Derwent Reservoir & Slaley Forest - 34.2km
07 Tyne & Derwent Valleys - 40.7km
08 Bellingham & Wark Forest - 43.4km
09 Kielder North & Monkside - 51.7km
10 The Coquet Valley: Rothbury, Harwood Forest & Carriage Drive - 65.9km
Section 3 - Challenging routes
11 The Breamish Valley & Salter's Road - 25.5km
12 Kidland Forest - 33.2km
13 North Pennine Mining Circular - 64.6km
14 Kielder South: Wark Forest & Cross Crag Reiver Trails - 83.1km
15 Cheviot Orbital by Gravel Bike - 104.3km
Appendix
