Land's End to John O'Groats

August 2012, UK

Cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats, the furthest possible distance in the British Isles, is a classic challenge that many dream of. Starting at Land’s End on the south-westerly tip of England on 28 August 2012, you’ll pedal your way through Cornwall, over Dartmoor and the north along the Welsh border, skirting the Lake District into Scotland, via lochs and mountains to the north coast reaching John O’Groats thirteen days later on 9 September 2012.

In total you’ll cover almost 1,600 km (1,000 miles) in 12 days, passing through some of the most stunning and remote countryside in the British Isles.

This is a tough challenge but a fabulous way to see the country, and one of the most rewarding things you will ever do!

Guide itinerary:

Day 1: Cycle from Land’s End through Cornwall on undulating roads
Day 2: Cross into Devon and over the tough climbs of Dartmoor
Day 3: Flat roads through Somerset; cross Severn Bridge to Wye Valley
Day 4: Undulating country roads via Hereford to Shrewsbury
Day 5: Flat, fast roads through Cheshire bypassing busy towns to Preston
Day 6: Long climb over Shap Fell and through Carlisle towards Scottish border
Day 7: Cross into Scotland at Gretna; mainly flat roads through lowlands to Kilmarnock
Day 8: Rolling hills along coast; short ferry ride and loch-side to Inverary
Day 9: Tougher day via highlands and castles through Fort William to Loch Lochy
Day 10: Cycle via Loch Ness to rolling moorlands and Bonar Bridge
Day 11: Short tough day through remote hills and moorland to north coast
Day 12: Pass beautiful beaches along coast; flatter roads to finish at John O’Groats; transfer to Inverness for big celebration!
Day 13: Depart Inverness

For more information on the itinerary, fundraising options and the registration process please download an information pack or sign up online.