Overview

From the wild beauty of the Scottish Highlands, to the crashing waves of Cornwall this legendary John O'Groats to Land’s End journey is more than a cycling holiday — it’s the ride of a lifetime. Covering close to 1,800 km (1,100 miles) across the length of mainland Britain, this unforgettable 17-day adventure challenges your legs, inspires your spirit, and rewards you with memories that will last forever.

Every pedal stroke brings a new landscape, a new challenge, and a new story. Discover the majesty of Scotland’s mountains, lochs, and remote Highland roads, the drama of the Lake District the raw and unspoilt beauty of Wales. Conquer the rugged climbs of Dartmoor cross the iconic Severn Bridge into Devon. Ride the quiet country lanes of Cornwall before reaching the iconic finish at Land's End.

This is real cycling. Tough climbs, changing weather, tired legs, punctures on lonely roads — and the incredible feeling of achievement that comes with overcoming them all. JOGLE is a challenge every passionate cyclist should experience at least once.

Why Ride JOGLE with Wild Atlantic Cycling?

With Wild Atlantic Cycling, you can take on this epic journey with complete support from start to finish. Our expertly designed route avoids busy roads wherever possible, guiding you along scenic lanes, National Cycle Network paths, and hidden gems far from the crowds. Meanwhile, our experienced team takes care of the logistics, luggage transfers, and accommodation, allowing you to focus entirely on the ride.

Whether you choose a traditional road bike or an e-bike option for extra support, this adventure welcomes riders of different abilities to experience Britain in the most rewarding way possible — together, on two wheels, chasing the horizon from John O’Groats to Land's End.

Route Map of John O'Groats to Land's End

Distance and Climbing

The total distance is 1,776 km (1,100 mi) with 19.783 meters (64,888 ft) of climbing

The average daily distance is 111 km (69 mi) with 1,236 meters (4,056 ft) of climbing

19 Nights 20 Days 28 May 2027 John o' Groats, Scotland
Dates and Rates
date & duration price
Inclusions/Exclusions

What is included in the tour

  1. Accommodation and breakfast in great hotels and Guest Houses
  2. Luggage transfer
  3. Advice on places to stop for your morning coffee - allowing you to support many local small cafés and enjoy the ambience associated with Irish hospitality, oh and great coffee too!
  4. Water, Soft drinks, fruit, cakes and bars en route
  5. Hearty lunches in pubs, restaurants or picnic style on cycling days
  6. Van and mechanical support
  7. GPX route files
  8. A 'JOGLE' Finishers medal or coaster!
  9. FREE tour cycling jersey if booked 8 weeks before the start date

Optional Extras

  1. Bike transfer to start
  2. Bike transfer from finish
  3. Bike box or bag removal at start, secure storage and delivery to finish

What is NOT included in the tour

  1. Evening meals - Our stopovers all have reasonably priced restaurants and pubs nearby and most of the hotels have good dining. Breakfast and lunch IS included
  2. Optional trips / entry fees for any excursions you arrange independently
  3. Insurance - you need to organise your own bike and travel insurance as required
  4. Gels, high energy bars, energy powder and shakes - bring your own as per what works best for you and your tummy!
  5. Flights to and from Great Britain

An email will be sent out prior to the tour with a link to order extras such as bike box storage, bike transfers, etc.

Highlights
  • Grampian Mountains - Cairngorm National Park and Royal Deeside
  • The Forth & Clyde Canal Towpath (Glasgow)
  • The Lake District (Kendal - rest day!)
  • The Snowden mountain range (Wales)
  • Sirhowy Valley Line (Welsh coalfield valley)
  • Chester Millennium Greenway
  • The Mawddach Trail (Snowdonia. Wales)
  • Lancaster Canal Trail
  • Tarka Trail (Devon)
  • Taff Trail (Brecon Beacons, South Wales))
  • Granite Way (Dartmoor National Park)
Itinerary

JOGLE Route and GPX Files

All our cycle tours are supported with GPX files of the entire route. These start at the door of the hotel you are leaving and finish right at your finish hotel. The GPX route files for your Ireland End to End cycle tour will be sent well in advance for you to check uploading to your bike computer. Any revisions will be resent. 

John O'Groats to Land's End Cycle Route & Itinerary

The route is very scenic with the following itinerary (note figures may differ slightly):

ARRIVAL DAY

Arrive Thurso

Cycle Day 1: John O'Groats to Thurso - 47 km (29 mi) 440 meters (1443 ft)

A short day to break us in! Punctuated with a slight detour to Dunnet Head. Dunnet Head is a peninsula terminating at Easter Head, the actual northernmost point on the island of Great Britain! It is a wild and untamed landscape, with stunning sea cliffs and coastal grasslands which are home to puffins, razorbills, guillemots, fulmars and kittiwakes. Gran your walking shoes from the van and take a walk above the cliffs. On a clear day you will have fantastic views across to Orkney.

Cycle Day 2: Thurso to Lairg - 145 km (89 mi) 397 meters (1302 ft)

We turn south away from the north coast of Scotland and take the road known as the Timber Haulage Route. It’s a bit of a secret route, and a joy to cycle with amazing riverside sections, quiet roads and views of the distant mountains.

Cycle Day 3: Lairg to Inverness - 85 km (52 mi) 902 meters (2958 ft)

Today takes us to Inverness – a historic city known as the capital of the Highlands. We ride via the scenic northern shores of the Cromarty Firth before crossing the Kessock Bridge into the city.

Cycle Day 4: Inverness to Ballateur - 117 km (72 mi) 1566 meters (5136 ft)

Here begins our trip through the wonderful Cairngorms National Park and the Grampian Mountains – the south eastern highlands. Today is remote and follows some of the National Cycle Route 7. The Cairngorms is the UK’s largest national park. Famous for its spectacular landscapes and iconic wildlife, the National Park is home to one quarter of the UK’s rare and endangered species, and nearly half of its area is considered ‘wild land’. Ballater is a picturesque village nestled in the heart of Scotland’s Royal Deeside. Known for its stunning natural scenery, royal connections, and charming Victorian architecture.

Cycle Day 5: Ballater to Perth - 108 km (66 mi) 1275 meters (4182 ft)

Still in the Cairngorms, we ride past Balmoral Castle – summer home of the British Royal Family. Then on through Braemar, reputedly Scotland’s most beautiful villages. A wonderful climbing day taking us to 682 meters to the Glenshee Ski Centre followed by a rewarding descent on the “Old Military Road” with its awe-inspiring scenery. The road winds through the heart of the Cairngorms, offering panoramic views of majestic mountains, lush forests, and serene lochs.

Cycle Day 6: Perth to Hamilton - 105 km (65 mi) 927 meters (3040 ft)

The Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel. The Forth & Clyde Canal Towpath for 30km

Cycle Day 7: Hamilton to Gretna - 123 km (76 mi) 1057 meters (3466 ft)

Today we make a strike for the border and finish in Gretna Green - a historic village in southern Scotland, renowned as a top wedding destination and the famous home of "runaway marriages" since 1754

Cycle Day 8: Gretna to Kendal - 111 km (68 mi) 1348 meters (4421 ft)

Into the Lake District District National Park. England's largest National Park is now a World Heritage Site, home to Scafell Pike - its highest mountain. National Cycle route 7. Along the quieter western shore of Lake Thirlmere. Enjoy a rest day in Kendal.

Rest day in Kendal

Enjoy your day of rest visiting the sites of Kendal. a vibrant, historic market town and the "gateway to the Lake District". It offers a mix of medieval history (Kendal Castle), independent shopping, and a thriving arts scene, including the Brewery Arts Centre.

Cycle Day 9: Kendal to Chorley - 116 km (71 mi) 1333 meters (4372 ft)

We start the day gently with a short section on the peaceful Lancaster Canal Trail before riding south within the Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape - quiet roads in beautiful English countryside. Continuing south we ride through the historic city of Lancaster with its impressive cathedral.

Cycle Day 10: Chorley to Ruthin - 90 km (55 mi) 791 meters (2594 ft)

Most JOGLE’s and LEJOG’s miss Wales! We think that’s just not right. Wales has great cycling, warm people and amazing scenery. Our first experience of Wales is riding in the Dee Valley Area of outstanding Natural Beauty. Wales has no less than five AONBs.

Cycle Day 11: Ruthin / Chester? to Barmouth - 95 km (58 mi) 1267 meters (4155 ft)

Our destination today is the Welsh coast at Barmouth via Wales' largest national park - Snodonia. Now known by its welsh name – Eryri. You will enjoy a landscape of mountains, lakes & coast, plus Yr Wyddfa peak. A scenic climb up to the Cwm Cynfal viewpoint. Barmouth offers a classic Welsh seaside experience with a vast, sandy beach, picturesque harbour, and dramatic views where the mountains meet the sea.

Cycle Day 12: Barmouth to Builth Wells - 123 km (76 mi) 2257 meters (7402 ft)

The Mawddach Trail is a wonderful way to start the day! A 15k cycle trail along the Mawddach estuary. Now in the southern section of the National Park we stay off the beaten track on some gorgeous single track road in stunning Welsh scenery. Builth Wells is a bustling country town that serves the local farming community with a thriving shopping and café scene.

Cycle Day 13: Builth Wells to Newport - 114 km (70 mi) 1324 meters (4342 ft)

On into southern Wales and the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park (The Brecon Beacons). A highlight today is the Taff Trail. Following the River Taff, it features a mix of scenic riverside paths, forests, and old railway paths, often utilized as part of National Cycle Network Route 8.

Cycle Day 14: Newport to Weston-Super-Mare - 86 km (53 mi) 658 meters (2158 ft)

Today we leave Wales and cross the Bristol Channel into Cornwall. England. A highlight is riding across the Severn Bridge. A Grade 1 listed suspension bridge it offers great panoramic views of the Severn Estuary. Weston-super-Mare is a classic British seaside experience, featuring a massive sandy beach, and a Grand Pier.

Cycle Day 15: Weston-Super-Mare to Barnstaple - 119 km (73 mi) 1564 meters (5129 ft)

A scenic and quiet coastal start through Burnam-on-Sea at Bridgewater Bay. Through the heart of the beautiful Exmoor National Park. Exmoor offers dramatic coastal scenery, deep woodland valleys, and vast open moorland, providing a rare sense of wilderness in southern Britain. Barnstaple is a vibrant, historic hub and the start of the Tarka Trail.

Cycle Day 16: Barnstaple to St Austel - 144 km (89 mi) 1861 meters (6104 ft)

40 km on the Tarka Trail! A dream to ride on. Plus the Granite Way - a truly spectacular and mostly traffic free cycle route through rural Devon with fantastic views of Dartmoor and the surrounding countryside. A highlight is the impressive Meldon Viaduct, offering views of Dartmoor and Meldon Quarry.

Cycle Day 17: St Austel to Land's End -> Penzance - 95 km (58 mi) 1256 meters (4119 ft)

A final push to Britain’s westernmost point. We journey through the heart of Cornwall on quiet roads. Often narrow and hilly, the cycling here can at times be challenging but always rewarding. We join a short section of the South West Coastal Path at Longrock. Here you can view St Michael’s Mount in the Bay - an iconic rocky island crowned by a medieval church and castle. Land's End is one of Britain’s most famous landmarks. From the 200 foot high granite cliffs that rise out of the Atlantic Ocean you can gaze across to the Longships Lighthouse, and marvel at the journey you’ve just completed!

DEPARTURE DAY

Departure details

Cycling Terrain and Bike Suitability

Our uniquely designed JOGLE cycle tour is on road and cycle paths. Some cycling in towns and cities is necessary, Roads are generally well surfaced. Cycle path sections are either tar mac / asphalt or hard packed gravel. We recommend tire size of 28 to 32..A good quality and well-fitted road or gravel bike with dropped handlebars or hybrid style bikes are ideal. If bringing your bike in a box, we can remove it and return it to you at the end of the tour for a fee.

Accommodation on JOGLE

You will sleep and eat breakfast in local, good quality hotels or guest houses in shared or single rooms.There is a supplement for a single room and the number of singles is limited and subject to availability. Experienced crew will support the trip with help as required. All belongings will be taken ahead to your next stopover and there will be mechanical assistance if required.

Lunch, Snacks and Refreshments

Lunch is included and will be in local restaurants, cafés or pubs - or sometimes picnic style (weather dependent!).  We will provide recommendations for stopping off for coffee on the way as well. Evening meals are NOT included in the price.

Water, fruit, bars and snacks are available without limit each day from the support van. Just help yourself.

Arriving for JOGLE Cycle Tour

The first date on any advertised tour is arrival day. Our meeting point at the start is in a hotel close to John O'Groats.

International Arrivals

We are delighted that so many international cyclists ride with us. We regularly have cyclists from from the USA, Australia, Canada and of course Britain and Europe to name but a few. Get in touch if you have any specific questions or concerns. By email to hello@wildatlanticcycling.com. We can help with your planning.

Departing at the End

On the last day we cycle to Land's End where the tour finishes.

Pickup point
John o’ Groats Signpost, John o' Groats, Wick, UK
Rider Type
Avid Cyclist, Active Cyclist
Average Daily Distance (km)
111
Average Daily Climbing (meters)
1,236