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A concise guide to cycling the length of Britain, from Land's End to John o' Groats (or vice versa). As well as describing an optimal safer route of around 1000 miles, there is helpful advice on how to get to and from the start and finish, accommodation options and facilities, plus tips on how to prepare for the challenge.
A guidebook to cycling LEJOG – Land’s End to John o’ Groats. Covering 1600km (1000 miles), this route along the length of Britain takes 2 weeks to complete and is suitable for cyclists with a reasonable level of fitness.
The route is described from south to north in 14 stages, each between 60 and 92km (96–147 miles) in length. An abbreviated route description is given for those cycling the route north to south (JOGLE). An alternative route through Central Scotland is also described.
Richard Barrett spent his working life as a professional marketer, but still found time for climbing, winter mountaineering and sea kayaking. He first visited the Harris hills as a teenager and became a regular visitor. He lived in North Harris for a number of years, where he and his wife ran a guest house and, although now a city-dweller, he still makes frequent forays to the Hebrides, reconnecting with the wilderness and catching up with old friends.
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