Our Journey
Find out more about our journey, the route and key points in the journey
The ride begins at the very tip of Cornwall, where cliffs meet sea and the journey ahead still feels abstract. This first leg is a punchy introduction — a rollercoaster of coastal climbs, narrow lanes, and early adrenaline as we officially set off from Land’s End.
Despite being one of the shorter days, it’s far from easy. The Cornish hills are steep and unrelenting, and even experienced legs will feel them. By the time we roll into Bodmin, we’ll have earned our first rest — and the reality of the challenge will be settling in.
Total Distance: 97 km
Ascent: 3,525 ft
Descent: 3,375 ft
Leg 1 - Land’s End to Bodmin
Leg 2 - Bodmin to Coleford
From Bodmin, we continue east and push toward Devon, with the terrain offering little in the way of flat ground. This is a leg filled with ups and downs — a physically demanding day through remote countryside and rural villages.
It’s early enough in the ride that energy is still high, but these climbs take their toll. Coleford might not be the most famous stop on the map, but it’ll feel like a reward after another day of Cornish and Devonian hills under our tyres.
Total Distance: 92 km
Ascent: 4,750 ft
Descent: 4,775 ft
Leg 3 - Coleford to Bristol
After a couple of hilly days in the saddle, Leg 3 offers a little relief — but only just. Leaving Coleford, we’ll descend toward the River Severn and cross one of its iconic bridges, marking our transition out of rural lanes and into the edge of city life. The contrast is striking: from thick green woodlands to sweeping river views, and eventually, the buzz of Bristol ahead.
This leg will likely feel like a milestone — not just in distance, but in rhythm. We’ll be settling into the pace of multi-day riding, getting used to the routine of early starts, saddle time, and snack stops. Rolling into Bristol, we’ll get a chance to catch our breath, refuel properly, and mentally prepare for the middle stretch of the journey.
Total Distance: 142 km
Ascent: 4,150 ft
Descent: 4,375 ft
Leg 4 - Bristol to Ludlow
We leave the city behind and head north into quieter country roads, passing through the edges of the Cotswolds and into rural Gloucestershire and Herefordshire. It’s a more flowing ride, with gentle gradients and a mix of farmland, villages, and woodland stretches.
By now, the legs will be adjusting — not fresh, but getting used to the miles. Ludlow offers a charming end to the day, with cobbled streets, good food, and the feeling that we’re starting to make real progress north.
Total Distance: 127 km
Ascent: 4,750 ft
Descent: 4,500 ft
Leg 5 - Ludlow to St Helens
The longest day of the trip so far takes us from the heart of the country into the urban edge of the North West. We’ll pass through Shropshire and Cheshire on a route that demands less climbing, but far more time in the saddle.
There’s a psychological shift that comes with hitting 90 miles in one day. It’ll be about pacing, hydration, and digging in mentally — with the payoff being a huge sense of accomplishment rolling into St Helens.
Total Distance: 112 km
Ascent: 2,525 ft
Descent: 2,475 ft
Leg 6 - St Helens to Kendal
Today’s ride sees us crossing into the North West’s more scenic stretches. Leaving the Merseyside area behind, we’ll head north through Lancashire, with views beginning to open out and the hills reappearing on the horizon.
This is the lead-in to the Lake District, and we’ll feel it in the road. Kendal is nestled right at the edge of the national park, and arriving there brings not just a scenic shift — but also the first real taste of the landscape to come.
Total Distance: 119 km
Ascent: 3,300 ft
Descent: 3,175 ft
Leg 7 - Kendal to Lockerbie
One of the most striking legs of the journey. We’ll pass through the southern edge of the Lake District, tackling both climbs and views, before crossing the border into Scotland — a major milestone both mentally and geographically.
The ride into Lockerbie offers long stretches of open road and the start of the Highlands looming far ahead. Scotland has a different feel entirely, and we’ll feel a new kind of momentum kicking in.
Total Distance: 125 km
Ascent: 2,775 ft
Descent: 2,875 ft
Leg 8 - Lockerbie to South Queensferry
We continue north through Dumfries and the rolling lowlands, with steady climbs and fast descents guiding us toward the Firth of Forth. It’s a day of contrast: from remote farmland to the buzz of crossing the Queensferry Crossing bridge into the shadow of Edinburgh.
South Queensferry is a brilliant place to end the day — a coastal town with views of the Forth bridges, and a feeling that the finish line is slowly drawing closer.
Total Distance: 125 km
Ascent: 2,775 ft
Descent: 2,875 ft
Leg 9 - South Queensferry to Pitlochry
Today we push deeper into the Midlands, moving from the rolling hills of Shropshire through busier stretches of Cheshire and into the outskirts of Warrington. The route is longer and flatter, with more open roads and a few urban patches to navigate.
It’s a day where energy management matters — not the toughest terrain, but a lot of time in the saddle. Reaching Warrington means we’re officially past the halfway mark, and that milestone will feel just as satisfying as a warm evening meal.
Total Distance: 100 km
Ascent: 3,000 ft
Descent: 2,650 ft
Leg 10 - Pitlochry to Inverness
A big-mile day through the heart of the Highlands. This leg follows rivers, skirts lochs, and winds through forests as we head north to the capital of the Highlands, Inverness.
It’s one of the most physically demanding sections, but also one of the most memorable. The scenery does its part to lift tired legs, and by the time we reach Inverness, we’ll have just two days to go..
Total Distance: 140 km
Ascent: 3,150 ft
Descent: 3,300 ft
Leg 11 - Inverness to Altnaharra
We leave the last major city behind and head into some of the most remote terrain on the route. Northern Scotland offers dramatic landscapes, wide skies, and very little traffic — just moorland, mountains, and the occasional highland cow.
Altnaharra is a tiny speck on the map, but for us, it’s the final night stop — the edge of the world before the last push to the finish.
Total Distance: 109 km
Ascent: 3,025 ft
Descent: 3,125 ft
Leg 12 - Altnaharra to John O’Groats
The final day. It’s shorter than many of the others, but no less meaningful. We’ll pass lochs and ride along the coast, heading ever northward to one of the UK’s most iconic finishing lines.
Crossing into John O’Groats will be emotional — the culmination of 12 days, nearly 1,000 miles, and a huge team effort for two incredible causes. One final photo, one last deep breath, and it’s done..
Total Distance: 131 km
Ascent: 3,125 ft
Descent: 3,850 ft