FAVOURITE BRITISH ADVENTURES

There’s no need to pack up your bike and go through the trouble of flying – the UK has some of the best adventure cycling routes in the world. Here are some of my favourites:

The Pennine Cycleway

This was one of the first rides I ever did in England, and it’s definitely one for the road bike with a good gear range. The climbs are punchy, but the route takes you through really lovely villages with pubs and cafes. There is plenty of nature and fantastic views to keep you motivated while you grind up some of the hardest climbs in the land. tinyurl.com/penninecycleway

The Coast to Coast (C2C)

This ride is an absolute classic of British long-distance cycling. At only 265km (assuming you don’t do the return route back!), this is a great beginner route. tinyurl.com/C2CCycle

The Hebridean Way (with Skye for a bonus)

This is one for the bucket list. The magical Outer Hebrides are like stepping into a completely new world. Ferries between islands, camping on white sandy beaches, meeting the friendliest locals, and spotting spectacular marine wildlife. Just mind that the winds can get pretty intense. tinyurl. com/hebrideanway

Land’s End to John O’ Groats (LEJOG)

LEJOG or JOGLE, it’s up to you. For a British rider, this is almost a rite of passage. There are many options for taking on the entire country, from using support vehicles to traditional bikepacking. The adventure of a lifetime! tinyurl.com/landsend2johnogroats