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The ultimate road cycling holiday in the UK - that really is the only way to describe our unique Land’s End to John o’ Groats 16 day tour. Riding the entire length of mainland Britain is a journey that we believe every cyclist should experience at least once in their lifetime. With over 1,000 miles through 3 countries in just 14 days of spectacular riding, it’s one of the most impressive challenges in our range for riders to conquer, and we're told our standout tour is a 'once-in-a-lifetime-trip'.
Making the most of the prevailing winds, our journey starts at Land’s End and heads north. Leaving the Cornish coast we head past the stunning wilds of Dartmoor, through Cheddar Gorge and cross the River Severn before riding into Wales past Tintern Abbey and through the beautiful Wye Valley. Our journey north mostly sticks to quieter roads and rural stops as we skim the edge of the Yorkshire Dales and Cumbria and cross the border into Scotland. Riding through the Southern Highlands and crossing the Forth Road Bridge is a real highlight as we head for the Scottish Highlands. Our route takes us right through the heart of the Cairngorms National Park and Royal Deeside, as we make our way towards Inverness. From here, we’ll cross the Black Isle and pass the Falls of Shin before we reach the north Scottish coast and John o’ Groats.
This is a fully guided and supported small group cycling tour, with digital route navigation files (GPX) provided (GPS units with pre-loaded routes are available free of charge on request).We carry your luggage in our support vehicle, and we prefer to keep our group sizes smaller than other tour operators (15 max) as we feel this means more personal support from our expert guides who are always on hand to assist you should you need anything. Due to the longer daily distances involved on these tours, the group can sometimes find itself spreading out and riding at different speeds throughout the day. The riding guide and support van manage this with regular meet ups, no one is ever left behind. With our easy-to-follow navigation, you have a little bit more flexibility to ride the route at your own pace.
Lunches are taken at our favourite picnic spots or cafes, and you don’t need to worry about getting a dull packed lunch every day; our legendary picnic lunches are second to none, prepared with fresh produce and local treats. At the end of each day, you’ll find your luggage waiting for you so you can simply relax and enjoy a comfortable night’s sleep at one of our carefully selected independent hotels, B&Bs or cosy country inns. We take care of all the details so all you have to do is focus on tackling the miles each day.
We’ve been leading Land's End to John o' Groats tours since 2006. Our experts have carefully crafted the route based on years of experience and local knowledge. We provide a unique journey that showcases the very best of Britain, from the most scenic roads to remote and beautiful landscapes. Learn more about what makes our route so special in our dedicated 'story behind' blog, which includes insights from our legendary guides who have run multiple LEJOG tours for Skedaddle over the years.
Are you looking for a more leisurely LEJOG ride where you can take your time to soak in the views along the way? Check out our 3-week version which takes in the route in a more relaxed 19 days of riding.
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