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How far to cycle from Lands End to John O Groats?

How far to cycle from Lands End to John O Groats?

874 miles
Land’s End to John o’ Groats is the traversal of the whole length of the island of Great Britain between two extremities; in the southwest and northeast. The traditional distance by road is 874 miles (1,407 km) and takes most cyclists ten to fourteen days; the record for running the route is nine days.

How long is the National Cycle Network?

In 2020 the NCN was recorded as having 12,739 miles (20,501 km) of signed routes. It is made up of 5,220 miles (8,400 km) of traffic-free paths with the remaining 7,519 miles (12,101 km) on-road. It uses shared use paths, disused railways, minor roads, canal towpaths and traffic-calmed routes in towns and cities.

How long is National Cycle Route 81?

113-mile
National Cycle Route 81 in the British National Cycle Network runs from Aberystwyth to Wolverhampton, with the section running through Wales called Lôn Cambria. Lôn Cambria is a 113-mile (182 km) cycle route that runs from Aberystwyth on the west coast of Wales to Shrewsbury in England.

How far is Lands End to John O Groats walk?

A practical guidebook for walking from Land’s End to John o’ Groats. The 1956km (1215 mile) long-distance route, known as the End to End Trail, follows paths and tracks rather than road, and takes to the hills whenever it can. The route is presented in 61 daily stages averaging just less than 32km (20 miles).

How far is the lizard from Lands End?

The distance between Lizard and Land’s End is 24 miles. The road distance is 34.2 miles.

Who runs the National Cycle Network?

Sustrans
Sustrans and the National Cycle Network The vast majority (98.5%) of the Network isn’t owned by us but by a variety of landowners, local authorities and other bodies. They are supported in caring for it by our staff, volunteers and many of the communities the Network serves.

How long would it take to walk 874 miles?

The traditional distance by road is 874 miles (1,407 km) and takes most cyclists 10 to 14 days; the record for running the route is nine days. Off-road walkers typically walk about 1,200 miles (1,900 km) and take two or three months for the expedition.

Where is 300 miles from Lands End?

Somerset runner John Reynolds is taking on his toughest challenge yet – running 300 miles (480 km) in four days from Cornwall to Somerset. The 49-year-old is attempting to double his previous run of 140 miles (225 km) where he ran from Saltash to Radstock.