Lands End to John O'Groats
The
Lands End to John O'Groats cycle ride is probably the toughest
challenge you can undertake in the UK. This amazing cycle ride will
take you on the furthest possible distance through the British
Isles, starting at Lands End then passing through Cornwall,
Dartmoor, Wales, the Lake District then into Scotland, the
Highlands to the North Coast and finishing in John O'Groats.
You will cover approx 1000 miles over the course of 12 days
taking in some of the most beautiful parts of the British Isles.
This event is great for those that want a tough challenge, to see
the country, and will become one of the most exhilarating things
you ever do!
Day 1 Lands End – Liskeard
This is where
you will begin your challenge starting on country Cornish roads,
heading towards Penzance, along the coast towards Truro and then to
Liskeard.
Day 2 Liskeard – Sampford
Peverell
Today you start by crossing
Dartmoor, this is one of the toughest parts of the challenge.
Day 3 Sampford Peverell -
Tintern
A great day to enjoy the
scenery as we cycle near the Severn Estuary approaching Bristol.
Cycling along the Avon Gorge path as you head towards Avonmouth
then the Severn Bridge as you make your way into Wales.
Day 4 Tintern -
Shrewsbury
You will follow the path
of the Wye River to Monmouth today, where we head back into the
English countryside of Herefordshire.
Day 5 Shrewsbury -
Preston
Today you will be cycling
through the historic town of Shrewsbury and back over the River
Severn.
Day 6 Preston –
Carlisle
Up bright and early today
for a long ride across northern England.
Day 7 Carlisle –
Kilmarnock
Your first glimpse of
Scotland reveals some stunning countryside as we cycle through
rolling hills and picturesque villages including the world famous
Gretna Green.
Day 8 Kilmarnock –
Inverary
Heading away from the
busier roads of Kilmarnock the group cycle West on
quieter roads towards the Firth of Clyde.
Day 9 Inveraray – Loch
Lochy
Today starts with a long climb
and is quite challenging but there are some fantastic views and
sites to admire along the way making it a very special day. The
route later becomes flatter around Fort William and if you are
lucky with the weather you may catch a glimpse of the imposing Ben
Nevis.
Day 10 Loch Lochy – Bonar
Bridge
You will wake up today
feeling like you are truly in the heart of the Highlands. There are
a few big hills to face early on today but by now your legs should
be adjusting well to the gradients.
Day 11 Bonar Bridge –
Bettyhill
Today sees a
difference in terrain as you leave the Highlands
behind you and head through Lairg and past Loch Shin into
northern Scotland with its rolling moorland and crystal clear
rivers.
Day 12 Bettyhill – John O'Groats
The final day of cycling starts with a long climb out of
Bettyhill, heading east along the coastal route. The road becomes
flatter later on after we pass through a couple of villages on our
way to Thurso. You will soon start to see signage for our final
destination: John O'Groats!
This cycle is an amazing opportunity to see the UK at its best
and from a completely different perspective, in the saddle!
We have a selection of dates available through 2012/2013
on open challenges to cycle from Lands End to John
O'Groats.
To register your interest in joining our Lands
End to John O'Groats team please fill in the enquiry form
below: