Today Craig Stanger completed his epic trip from Kielder reservoir to the mouth of the Tyne by kayak.
Craig is raising money to help support the Newburn Sea Cadets.
Setting off from the Northern end of Kielder reservoir, I am looking to make a full descent of the River Tyne ending at Tynemouth. The total journey is in excess of 70 miles and takes in Kielder reservoir, the River North Tyne from Kielder reservoir to its confluence with the South Tyne just above Hexham, and then down the River Tyne to Tynemouth. The route has a variety of water conditions ranging from long flat sections, to white water sections (reaching grade 4 depending on water levels), and from Wylam downstream the river is tidal. It is estimated that the trip will take between 2 and 3 days to complete.
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