The communities, residents, organisations and local businesses of Kielder and Newcastleton villages are giving their full support to this event in a variety of ways. They welcome mountain bikers to the area and actively promote and encourage cycling. In return, please show your support for them.
General Info
Mobile Phone Signal - there isn't any. Plan ahead.
Money - there's a cash machine in the village shop.
Local Towns & Villages
- Kielder, Northumberland
www.VisitKielder.com for loads more local info.- Kielder Campsite - ring Janet and mention the event to get a good deal for the weekend. Other camping arrangements are being planned so check back for more details.
- Youth Hostel - cheap accommodation in the village just 1/4 mile from the start
- Number 27 B&B - MTB friendly B&B in Kielder. Comfy beds, hot showers, great breakfast. 5 minutes to trailhead. Self-catering available. Ring Jill quick - limited availability!
- Newcastleton, Roxburghshire (15 miles) www.VisitNewcastleton.com for more local info.
- The Grapes Hotel - legendary cycling hotel supporting the event as well as providing first rate accommodation. (Speak to them nicely and they'll do you a full Scottish breakfast before the race!)
- Rock UK Adventure Centre - self-catering log cabins available, an indoor swimming pool and loads of outdoor activities on offer for the family
- The Olive Tree Cafe - great food, great coffee, fantastic cakes and a few bike spares. They'll be supplying the hot food at the Newcastleton Feed Station. Cafe located in the centre of Newcastleton, cyclists more than welcome!
- Falstone, Northumberland (9 miles)
- The Pheasant Inn - a warm welcome, good food, great accommodation and a huge selection of single malt. Perfect.
- Bellingham, Northumberland (15 miles)
- The nearest petrol station, make sure you fill up before getting to the race venue.
- Hawick, Roxburgshire (28 miles)
Nearest Train Stations
- Hexham, Northumberland (35 miles)
- Carlisle, Cumbria (40 miles)
- Newcastle Upon Tyne (55 miles)
Nearest Airports
- Newcastle International (50 miles)
- Edinburgh Airport (80 miles)
