The Route

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Day 1 – 98 miles
The first day the route takes you along the spectacular north jcoast of Cornwall, through several pretty coastal villages. You then turn inland and continue around the edge of Bodmin Moor to the small attractive little town of Tavistock.
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Day 2 – 104 miles
Another hard day that takes you across the wilds of Dartmoor National Park, along the narrow, hilly lanes of Devon and into Somerset. There is a tough climb over the Quantock Hills, but the day ends with an easy ride across the Somerset Levels to Cheddar.
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Day 3 – 100 miles
Starting with a climb up through the famous gorge, the route then takesk you around the outskirts of Bristol, across the River Severn, and along the Wye Valley and through the lovely countryside and pretty villages of Herefordshire.
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Day 4 – 96 miles
You continue north through the beautiful countryside of Shropshire countryside, passing around the Long Myndd and around Shrewsbury, before crossing into Cheshire.
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Day 5 – 104 miles
A day of contrasts as you weave your way around the industrial areas of Liverpool and Manchester, then continue into Lancashire and across the open moorland of the Forest of Bowland to the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
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Day 6 – 116 miles
A long day that takes you along the beautiful Eden Valley of Cumbria, across Hadrian’s Wall and the Scottish border, then through the Southern Uplands to the small town of Moffat.
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Day 7 – 112 miles
Another long day that continues through the Southern Uplands, then takes you into Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow. Using mainly local cycle paths you head through the centre of the city and across the River Clyde. You then continue along the shore of Loch Lomond to Loch Long.
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Day 8 – 106 miles
A superb days ride that takes you through the spectacular countryside of Argyle, across the Rest and Be Thankful Pass, and along the shore of Loch Fyne and Loch Awe, ending the day at Fort William on the shore of Loch Linnhe.
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Day 9 – 104 miles
From Fort William the route takes you past Ben Nevis, the highest peak in the British Isles, then along the Great Glen, following the Caledonian Canal to Fort Augustus, then the shore of famous Loch Ness to Drumnadrochit. You then continue through the hills to Cromarty Firth.
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Day 10 – 108 miles
The final day takes you through the hills of the Scottish Highlands on some wonderful wild and lonely roads that eventually lead to Bettyhill on Scotland’s north coast. The final section of the ride takes you along the coast through Thurso to the small settlement of John O’Groats.
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