Reivers 2008 Regional Route 10What We DidBuilding on the success of the Coast To Coast and Walney to Wear in previous years, we decided by majority vote to do the Reivers route in June 2008. more
6 Months / 3 Days Day Zero - Thursday 19th June 2008Consett to Whitehaven with a hormonal Anakin Skywalker. Didn't we just leave this party? Day One - Friday 20th June 2008 Whitehaven to Carlisle, 53 miles of hills in good weather and even greater spirits. Additional 2.65 mile journey to start of route for a true day total of approx 56 miles. Ascent: 4,070 feet Descent: 4,029 feet Day Two - Saturday 21st June 2008 Carlisle to Falstone, 62, 67 or 120 miles depending on who you are, in heavy rain, high on energy gels and malt loaf through rough track to Kielder. Ascent: 6,075 feet Descent: 5,680 feet Day Three - Sunday 22nd June 2008 Falstone to Tynemouth, 61 miles down through stealthy hills in cheeky winds. Ascent: 3,752 feet Descent: 4,183 feet 
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