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Cheviots, Coast and Castles Alnwick Andy Berne
200Km

Summary

203Km cycling event starting from Alnwick.

Controls at

  • Start
  • Towford
  • Kelso
  • Alnwick
  • Plus 5 information controls

E-Brevet permitted.

Description

A scenic route taking in the Cheviot Hills, Tweed Valley and the Northumberland Coast. Generally quiet roads and a relatively flat finish. The route passes a few Castles, an Abbey and the site of a Roman Camp.
Starting from Alnwick the route heads north and circles the Cheviot Hills following the Kale Water through Hownam and around one of the remote Cheviot Valleys. There will be some basic roadside support at the head of the valley at Towford, there's a cafe at Milfield on the way if you want to stop (but to be honest there's nothing else until you get to Kelso). The route then heads down towards Kelso where it crosses the Tweed and again at Norham, from there the route goes south through Northumberland. After crossing the A1 at Belford you will pass Waren Bay with views of Holy Island and Lindisfarne before reaching Bamburgh. An undulating first half with no long steep climbs and a flatter second half. After the last control at Seahouses it's a fairly flat route to the finish in Alnwick.
Event is currently planned as a roadside start with finish arrangements to be confirmed.
Please note entries will be limited and may close before the closing date. Facebook Page 'Tyneside Vagabonds Audax Events'.

Event Date and Location

This event is now closed

Event Information

Speed:
15-30 km/h
Climb:
2110m
AAA:
0
Category:
BR
Body:
Tyneside Vagabonds
Audax Points:
2
Event No:
24-735

Facilities

Toilets at Start
Toilets at Start
GPS files available from organiser
GPS files available from organiser
Mudguards not required
Mudguards not required
Parking at start
Parking at start

Downloads

Route Sheet Gps File