Lands End to John O'Groats Cycle Guide

Guidebook to cycling the classic Lands End to John O’Groats cycle ride, a 14-day ride through Britain from south to north. Includes accommodation, planning, maintenance and everything the cyclist will need to know. Travels by way of the Cornish coast, Dartmoor, the Welsh Border country, the central Pennines, the Cumbrian fells and the Scottish Highlands.

Lands End to John O'Groats Cycle Guide

Author

Simon Brown

Cover

Paperback - Laminated

Edition

First

ISBN_13

9781852841881

Availability

Reprinted

Price

£7.99

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Seasons

Any period of settled weather is fine, especially when sunny. From May to October is probably more comfortable than winter. Summer holiday traffic could be an issue.

Centres

Many smaller towns throughout the whole length of Britain. Main stops are in the contents section.

Difficulty

The average of nearly 70 miles per day means you'll need to be fit, but no one says it has to be done in 2 weeks, and taking longer gives time for seeing the country.

Must See

The anticipation, the finish, the achievement and a better understanding of Britain, all being well.

A classic cycle tour from Lands End to John O'Groats, which can be completed in a couple of weeks, but with enough leisure to enjoy the variety of British landscapes along the way. The trip takes the cyclist through much of Britain's most dramatic scenery, including the Cornish coast, Dartmoor, the Welsh Border country, the central Pennines, the Cumbrian fells and the Scottish Highlands, and takes in many attractive, off-the-tourist-track towns and villages.

The author has divided the 950-mile trip into 14 daily rides, averaging 68 miles a day on a variety of open roads and gentle cycle ways. Each section includes a detailed route map, relief map, route description, points of interest along the way, details of major towns and a summary of facilities. An informative introduction provides the basics of cycle touring and cycle maintenance for the less experienced cyclist.