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Availability
Temporarily out of stock
Cover
Paperback - Laminated
Published
12 Nov 2010
Edition
First
ISBN
9781852841881
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ISBN (10)
1852841885
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 0.8cm
Weight
150g
Pages
112
No. Maps
15
No. Photos
8
Originally Published
1 Jan 1995

Lands End to John O'Groats Cycle Guide

by Simon Brown

Guidebook to the classic Lands End to John O'Groats long-distance cycle route, a 14-day ride through Britain from south to north. Includes tips on accommodation, planning and bike maintenance. Travels by way of the Cornish coast, Dartmoor, the Welsh Border country, the central Pennines, the Cumbrian fells and the Scottish Highlands. More...

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Seasons

Any period of settled weather is fine, especially when sunny. From May to October is probably more Read 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 Read More... 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.
 
 

Introduction
    History
    Lands End to John O’Groats
    The route
    Planning
    Accommodation
    When to go
    Maps
    How to get there
    Bags and baggage
    Clothing
    Maintenance
    Emergency maintenance techniques
    Suggested spares and tool kit
    Safety

Routes
    Day 1:    Lands End to Par   
    Day 2:    Par to Moretonhampstead   
    Day 3:    Moretonhampstead to Bridgwater   
    Day 4:    Bridgwater to Stroud   
    Day 5:    Stroud to Ironbridge   
    Day 6:    Ironbridge to Warrington   
    Day 7:    Warrington to Kirkby Lonsdale   
    Day 8:    Kirkby Lonsdale to Gretna   
    Day 9:    Gretna to Cumnock   
    Day 10:  Cumnock to Ardlui   
    Day 11:  Ardlui to Spean Bridge   
    Day 12:  Spean Bridge to Dingwall   
    Day 13:  Dingwall to Helmsdale   
    Day 14:  Helmsdale to John O’Groats   

Appendices
    1:    Lands End to John O’Groats records  
    2:    Additional Information   
 
 
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