Undertake one of cycling’s epic journeys, covering almost 1,000 miles over 9 stunning days of riding from Land’s End in Cornwall to John O’Groats in northern Scotland.

Land’s End to John O’Groats: 13 – 22 August 2021
10 days, 9 nights (9 days cycling)

Explore the best of the UK on two wheels, taking on this renowned journey from end to end.

Departing from the shores of Land’s End, we take on the many steep climbs of Devon and Cornwall, over the Severn Bridge and through to the picturesque Wye Valley. We continue our journey up through scenic towns and villages to the north, incorporating the stunning ascent of Shap Fell, the highest road pass in the UK and on to the borders. On day six we reach Scotland, where the scenery around Glen Coe and Loch Ness is simply breathtaking, passing Ben Nevis before finishing up our adventure at John O’Groats, with almost 1,000 miles in our legs.

Thousands of people undertake this challenge every year, and for good reason. The stunning route and scenery, beautiful roads and challenging distances make you fully appreciate the beauty of the United Kingdom.

What’s included

The standard package price is £1,695 and includes the following:

• 9 nights half-board hotel accommodation including breakfast and dinner (accommodation the night prior to the ride is provided), based on two sharing
• Packed lunch, snacks and water during the day
• Vehicle support and route guidance
• Transfer from Penzance to Land’s End
• Transfer from John O’Groats to Inverness
• Event information pack and gpx files of the route

 
Single rooms cost an extra £270, subject to availability. We also offer a final night’s stay in central Inverness along with a celebratory dinner for £95 (£135 in a single).

This is a fully supported ride with pre-arranged feed stops every day. At all times our driver will only be a phone call away. We encourage people to ride as a group, particularly on the flat sections since group riding makes it much more enjoyable to cover the roughly 100 miles a day, however different abilities may make this difficult at times and you are always welcome to ride solo or with your friends if this is your preference.

A minimum of six riders is needed to ensure the trip can go ahead. If there are eight or more, then we will also have at least one support cyclist on the road in addition to the support vehicle.

Why book with us?

Every cyclist knows someone who has done Land’s End to John O’Groats (Lejog as it’s referred to), and many companies offer supported trips, so why book with us? Because we have decades of experience in cycling and organising long-distance cycling trips, and when the going gets tough, as it will at some point for everyone on Lejog, that experience makes the difference between a good trip and an epic adventure that you’ll remember forever. We’ve been running Lejog in its current form for several years now, and we are constantly tweaking and improving the route, the hotels and the support we provide to ensure our customers get the best experience possible. We also aim to do so while keeping the price as reasonable as we can.

But don’t just take our word for it – this is some of the feedback from our 2020 trip (which we ran amidst the Covid outbreak):

“Just completed the Lands End to John O’Groats in 9 days with Stuart Hall Cycling. Fantastic from start to finish, couldn’t recommend highly enough! The route, organisation, support, accommodation, food, and the group itself were all superb. The leaders, Ed and Ben were always there when you needed them, couldn’t have done more for everyone and made sure we were all safe and well catered for. If you’re thinking about a cycling adventure, this is the place to start! Looking forward to the next time!” Alastair

“Hi Stuart. I just wanted to thank you and your brilliant team for facilitating the LEJOG trip. It was a truly amazing experience. The challenge and the sense of achievement were fantastic. Ben and Ed were excellent guides. The group was lovely. I certainly won’t forget my 50th. A superb trip Stuart. Thank you.” Karen

“Hi Stuart. I am on the train back to Leeds after an incredible experience thanks to you and your team. Thank you. This journey meant a lot to me for different reasons, but it was a real quality trip. Ben and Ed did a fantastic job and were great company too. The hotels were good and the food also with the meals on the last and penultimate nights absolutely exceptional. I will certainly recommend you and may well join you again. My thanks also for pointing out my saddle height was wrong and helping me sort it. The saddle sores may well already have been started by the time we got it lowered but the difference it made to relieving pain in my hips and lower back was remarkable. Thanks again.” Grant

Itinerary & Route

The route is all on roads or cycle paths and predominantly follows the Sustrans cycle network. The majority of roads are relatively quiet, however, in order to complete the course via a relatively direct route, there are some main roads (mainly in Scotland). The overall course totals approximately 940 miles, averaging just over 100 miles per day.

We break the route down as follows – the exact route may vary slightly:

• 13 August: Arrive in Penzance, check bikes, briefing and dinner with your new cycling companions
• 14 August: Transfer to Land’s End after breakfast, then cycle to Okehampton
• 15 August: Okehampton to Bath
• 16 August: Bath to Ludlow
• 17 August: Ludlow to Haydock
• 18 August: Haydock to Shap
• 19 August: Shap to Glasgow
• 20 August: Glasgow to Fort William
• 21 August: Fort William to Tain
• 22 August: Tain to John O’Groats, celebrate your success and then return transfer to Inverness, arriving back in Inverness in the evening. Option for final night accommodation and celebratory dinner in the centre of Inverness.

 
Since the journey back from John O’Groats to Inverness is a good three hours, we recommend return flights are booked for the morning of 23rd August.

Bike transfer service

We may also be able to transfer your bike to Penzance and back from John O’Groats. If you require a transfer to the start and back from the finish, we may also be able to collect you and your bike depending where you are based – please ask if of interest, and we can confirm whether it is possible, and the additional price.
 
Please contact us to register your interest or if you would like further information.