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Dirty Reiver

Name: Dirty Reiver
Start: 2026-04-24
End: 2026-04-24
Location: Hexham

location_city Hexham

flag United Kingdom

calendar_today 24 Apr, 2026

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language Official Website

About the Event

Conquer the UK's premier gravel epic at the Panaracer Dirty Reiver from 24th-26th April 2026, an iconic event that transforms the vast forest roads of Kielder into a world-class playground for riders of all abilities. Now in its 11th year, the weekend offers three classic distances: the formidable 200km rite of passage, the challenging 130km, or the accessible 65km route, with over 95% of the course on pristine gravel tracks through the remote Northern Borders landscape. Based at Kielder Castle with an on-site "Gravel Expo," food vendors, and showers, the event creates a fantastic festival atmosphere for the international gravel community that gathers each spring. The flagship 200km route is a true test of stamina and self-sufficiency, earning its legendary status through relentless climbs, breathtaking scenery, and the sheer scale of the Kielder trail network. With the 2026 edition already sold out, its popularity is a testament to its reputation as a perfectly organized, challenging, and utterly rewarding start to the gravel season. If you missed entry, join the waiting list or consider a charity spot with partner Action Medical Research for a chance to experience this unforgettable gravel adventure in the heart of the English wilderness.

Races Offered

130 km

Apr 24, 2026

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Distance — 130K

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Type — Gravel biking

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114 days remaining

200 km

Apr 24, 2026

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Distance — 200K

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Type — Gravel biking

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114 days remaining

65 km

Apr 24, 2026

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Distance — 65K

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Type — Gravel biking

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114 days remaining

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Hexham.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 4.6° / 11.3°

wb_sunny 0.5° / 7.4°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 14.2 /

water_drop 79.8%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 4.6° / 11.3°

wb_sunny 0.5° / 7.4°

air 14.2 km/h

water_drop 79.8%

About Hexham

Hexham is a small market town in the Tyne valley of Northumberland, 24 miles west of Newcastle. It's an attractive place with a medieval abbey and jail, and a good base for exploring Hadrian's Wall to the northwest. Also within a short drive are Northumberland National Park and North Pennines AONB. In 2021 Hexham had a population of 10,941.