Land's End to John
O' Groats Cycle
In partnership with Discover Adventure
Cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats, the furthest possible distance in the British Isles. Starting at Land’s End on the south-westerly tip of England, pedal your way through Cornwall, over Dartmoor and north along the Welsh border, skirting the Lake District into Scotland, to the North Coast and John O’Groats.
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You will cover just over 1000 miles, passing through some of the most stunning and remote countryside in the British Isles. This is a tough challenge but a fabulous way to see the country, and one of the most rewarding things you will ever do!
Discover Adventure?
We have partnered with Discover Adventure – specialists with over 30 years of experience of providing worldwide trekking and cycling challenges for charitable fundraising. They offer a range of organised worldwide challenges all led by highly experienced leaders. Discover Adventure look after all trip logistics, with a helpful team on hand to support you on your ride or trek, leaving you free to focus on the challenge itself, and your fundraising efforts... so if you love an adventure and would like to fundraise for CFL whilst doing it, this could be for you! To find out more about Discover Adventure and the range of challenges they offer visit www.discoveradventure.com/
Dates & Prices:
With so much interest, there are lots of dates to choose from. Book using the link above or find out more on the Discover Adventure website.
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03 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025
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02 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2025
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02 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2026
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01 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026
To take part, you must pay a £349 registration fee and commit to raising a minimum of £3850 in sponsorship. Alternatively, you can opt to part or fully pay the costs of t​he trip yourself, reducing the amount you'll have to raise. Please see here for more details about the different pricing options.​​​
To discuss this cycle, please contact our PR Team on 0113 230 3600 or send an email to pr@caringforlife.co.uk.
What's Included?
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Full vehicle support en-route
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All meals except where specified and accommodation
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Discover Adventure leader, mechanic and driver(s)
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Maps and route information
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Transfer from John O' Groats
What's Excluded?
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Any meals specified 'not included' in the itinerary
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Travel insurance (optional)
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Personal spending money, souvenirs and drinks
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Optional night's accommodation in Cornwall (before Day 1)
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Cycle helmet (compulsory) and water bottles
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Fees for any optional sites, attractions or activities
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Optional Discover Adventure bike courier return service
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Any applicable surcharges as per Terms and Conditions
Fitness Levels
This is designed to be a challenge, and it is vital that you train sufficiently for it. Discover Adventure will supply you with a thorough training guide once you have registered. They expect all participants to train hard in advance, but they respect everyone’s limits and do not expect everyone to maintain the same pace. Inadequate training is likely to have an impact not just on your chances of completing the challenge, but enjoying it too - and we all want you to have the time of your life!
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The challenges attract people of all levels of experience, fitness and ability as well as all ages and backgrounds. They design their challenges so that everyone can go at their own pace: this is not a race. If you have concerns about your fitness or if you have reduced mobility please do contact them for a confidential chat about whether this challenge is appropriate for you.
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For logistical and safety reasons they sometimes need to re-group, so the front-runners may find themselves waiting for the slower ones. Please relax, and remember that this is a team effort that enables people to achieve their personal goals and earn sponsorship.
Leaders & Trip Support
Your trip will be led by experienced Discover Adventure leaders and support crew, including mechanics. Our leaders are selected for their knowledge and experience, friendliness and approachability, sense of humour and ability to safely and effectively deal with any situation that arises; they are also trained in first aid. The crew will have mobile phones and/or radios where appropriate, medical kit and other safety apparatus where necessary.
The number of crew and support vehicles looking after you will depend on the final size of your group, but the team will be looking after every aspect of your trip whether that’s transporting your luggage, making you lunch and sorting out any mechanical problems. Support vehicles are with the group all of the time, and carry all luggage and spares.
The route will be supplied as a GPX and TCX files and therefore there will be no route marking by way of orange arrows (helping us to reduce our carbon footprint). You will also have access to the the route via Google Maps which will show where your position is relative to the route - therefore helping you get back on track if you go off course. This will also show you the location of upcoming climbs and water-stops.
Clothing & Kit
Discover Adventure plan trips based around the optimal weather conditions, but could still be exposed to bad weather at any time. It is vital you are prepared for all conditions. They provide you with a detailed packing kit-list on registration, with plenty of information, and are always available if you need help.