View from Occumster, northern Scotland

A typical touring bike

Land's End to John o'Groats by bike (LEJOG / JOGLE)

A typical touring bike

Whether you're just dreaming about doing this iconic trip one day, or whether your bags are already packed, this website is packed full of tips and advice to help you along your way.

I put this website together after cycling from Land's End to John o'Groats (often known as LE JOG, or JOGLE when done north-to-south) in July 2016. Thousands of like-minded cyclists complete this end-to-end bike ride each year - from endurance challenges in as few as 5 days, to the more leisurely trips that are done for the sheer enjoyment of exploring the UK.

And it's not only for the superfit - anyone who can ride a bike can manage this iconic end-to-end challenge! However quickly you plan on doing it, whether you're cycling north or south, and whether it's a solo attempt or as part of a supported group, this website will be of use to you.

If you're looking for route files then click here to download my Land's End to John o'Groats cycle route.

Heading north out of Inverness

Heading north out of Inverness

What is the Land's End to John o'Groats bike ride all about?

The LEJOG cycle ride is the grand daddy of all cycling challenges in the UK, starting (or finishing) at Land's End in Cornwall (the extreme southwestward point in mainland Britain) and ending (or starting) at John o'Groats in northern Scotland - very close to the most northerly point of mainland Britain.

The shortest LEJOG route possible by bike (avoiding motorways) is around 900 miles, whilst avoiding major roads brings this up to over 950 miles. Once you factor in any detours or deviations, such as to your accommodation each night or avoiding the worst hills, then most people ending up riding around 1000 miles on their challenge.

There is no "official" path and people take all sorts of routes; when I rode it I went via Leeds (my home city) cycling 1,060 miles in total.

All sorts of different bikes have been used to ride LEJOG or JOGLE over the years, from recumbents to tandem bikes, from fixed gears to mountain bikes, and even from unicycles to penny farthings! The challenge isn't just limited to bikes either - hundreds of people each year choose to walk the route, many people drive or motorbike it, and some people even use several modes of transport including kayaks!

Cocklawburn beach, Northumberland

Cocklawburn beach, Northumberland

Planning a LEJOG / JOGLE ride?

When planning my trip I had hundreds of questions and didn't know where to start. What I should pack? Where would I stay? How do I plan a safe LE JOG route? I wasn't even sure how I was going to get to Land's End or John o'Groats, let alone with my bike!

I learnt a lot whilst planning the ride - and during the trip itself - so I've created this website to pass on my experiences and hopefully help make life easier for everyone else. I've arranged it into following sections:

If you have any feedback on the site, perhaps any tips from your own experiences of riding LEJOG or JOGLE, then I'd love to hear please! Please contact me at: andy@cyclelejog.com

Seahouses, Northumberland

Seahouses, Northumberland