Cycling Land's End to John o' Groats - Cicerone Press

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.
Seasons
Best ridden between March and October when the weather is better and the days are longer with late summer being preferred for those needing time to build their fitness.
Centres
Land's End, Penzance, Fowey, Crediton, Clevedon, Worcester, Nantwich, Garstang, Penrith, Moffat, South Queensferry, Pitlochry, Aviemore, Inverness, Lairg, Tongue, John o' Groats
Difficulty
Riding an average of 70 miles per day over 14 consecutive days clearly requires a reasonable level of fitness but it is well within the grasp of anyone of any age who is well-prepared. Alternative schedules are included for those wanting to ride faster - or slower.
Must See
The 'optimal' route for this classic ride, following quieter roads and traffic-free paths without much meandering. The route covers 1000 miles and can comfortably be completed in a fortnight. Passes through Dartmoor, the Somerset Levels, the Severn Valley, the Lake District, the Cairngorms and the remote Flow Country.

Introduction
Why the End-to-End route?
Tailoring this route to your needs
Which direction to ride?
Selecting a schedule
When to ride
Riding alone or as part of a group?
Getting there
Getting back
How much to budget
First and last nights
Accommodation
Baggage transfer
What to take
Preparing yourself
Preparing your bike
Eating
Phones and Wi-Fi
Waymarking
Maps
Practical tips
Using this guide
GPX tracks
Land’s End to John o’ Groats
Stage 1 Land’s End to Fowey
Stage 2 Fowey to Crediton
Stage 3 Crediton to Clevedon
Stage 4 Clevedon to Worcester
Stage 5 Worcester to Nantwich
Stage 6 Nantwich to Garstang
Stage 7 Garstang to Penrith
Stage 8 Penrith to Moffat
Stage 9 Moffat to South Queensferry
Stage 10 South Queensferry to Pitlochry
Stage 9a Moffat to Balloch
Stage 10a Balloch to Pitlochry
Stage 11 Pitlochry to Aviemore
Stage 12 Aviemore to Alness
Stage 13 Alness to Tongue
Stage 14 Tongue to John o’ Groats

Appendix A Accommodation
Appendix B Cycle shops
Appendix C Facilities summary
Appendix D Useful resources and contacts
Appendix E Official tourist information contacts
Appendix F Additional contacts for rail travel
Appendix G What to take
Appendix H Further reading