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Campsites are infrequent along the Reivers Way, so if you do plan to carry a tent, sleeping bag and cooking equipment, then it is likely that at certain points you will need to ‘wild camp’. Wherever possible, ask for permission, but if this isn’t practical, then camp unobtrusively, pitching late and leaving early, taking care to leave absolutely no trace of your stay. If you are camping and cooking, then the availability of shops along the way needs to be borne in mind, and remember that the choice may be limited in a small village store.

RESCUE SERVICES

The emergency services – mountain rescue, police, ambulance, fire brigade or coastguard – are all alerted by dialling 999 (or the European 112). Be ready to supply full details of the nature of the emergency, so that an appropriate response can be made. Keep in contact with the emergency services in case they require further information or clarification.

DAY 1

Corbridge to Allendale Town

StartCorbridge – NY989643FinishAllendale Town – NY836557Distance27.5km (17 miles)MapsOS Landranger 87 or OS Explorer OL43TerrainFields, forests and riverside paths are followed by moorland tracks, including some that can be wet underfoot.RefreshmentsPlenty of choice at Corbridge. Pub off-route from Peth Foot. Plenty of choice at Allendale Town.Public TransportRegular daily trains, as well as Arriva and Stagecoach buses, serve Corbridge from Newcastle and Carlisle. The Hadrian’s Wall bus serves Corbridge daily through the summer, linking with all parts of Hadrian’s Wall, as well as Newcastle and Carlisle. Tynedale and Tyne Valley buses serve Allendale Town from Hexham daily, except Sundays.

As with any long-distance walk, the golden rule is not to burn yourself out on the first day. This is a long day’s walk, with fiddly route-finding all the way through the valley of Devil’s Water, followed by a long moorland crossing that can be wet and boggy on its higher parts. If it seems too much, then break the journey using one of three accommodation options before the halfway point, and cover this initial stage over two shorter days.