With its dramatic coast-to-coast landscapes and status as one of Britain’s most iconic cycling adventures, the journey from Land’s End to John O’Groats has long been a bucket-list challenge for riders.
Now, thanks to Saddle Skedaddle’s dedicated e-bike trip, this legendary route is more accessible than ever.
Drawing on more than 20 years of experience guiding cyclists across the length of the UK, Saddle Skedaddle has carefully refined its itinerary to showcase the very best of the journey. By hand-selecting quiet roads, spectacular scenery and rewarding riding experiences, the company has created an unforgettable way to tackle this classic challenge.
The introduction of a dedicated e-bike departure allows even more cyclists to experience the achievement of riding from one end of Britain to the other, regardless of fitness level or previous long-distance touring experience.
About the trip
Saddle Skedaddle’s 22-day, guided electric bike holiday begins at the UK’s most south-westerly point, and takes advantage of the prevailing winds to travel along the Cornish coast. The e-bikes come in handy for some of the hillier rides through the countryside of south west England.
Glastonbury Tor marks the beginning of the journey North as the route passes the Cheddar Gorge, the city of Bristol, and up the Wye Valley on the border between England and Wales.
Following the River Severn north, riders pass through the ‘birthplace of the industrial revolution’, Ironbridge, before reaching more urban and industrial areas of England. Slaidburn and Ingleton mark the halfway point of the LEJOG, and also the section of riding through the Yorkshire Dales and Cumbria. The 76-mile ride from Talkin to Cardrona in the Scottish Borders provides one of the best days in the saddle thanks to the many ascents and downhill sections through hills, valleys and forests.
After a well-earned rest day, it’s back in the saddle for a ride through the country borders and on to Edinburgh. The journey through the Scottish Highlands crosses the Cairngorms – complete with a glimpse of Balmoral Castle – and into Inverness, before following mountain scenery and open moorlands towards the north coast.
The final ride of the trip follows the ancient coastline to Thurso and then onto John O’Groats. To really make the most of the e-bikes, there’s the option to cycle further on to Dunnet Head – the most northerly point of mainland Britain.
The key info
- Dates: 20 June – 11 July and 1-22 August 2026; 17 April – 08 May, 19 June – 10 July, and 11 September – 2 October 2027.
- Price: From £4,895pp. Price includes accommodation (bed and breakfast – with some lunches provided), full support service (including support vehicle/luggage transfer) and selected train/airport transfers. E-bike hire not included, £600pp. £5 suggested donation to Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, the charity that cares for the National Cycle Network. Saddle Skedaddle also makes a donation for every mile ridden on the route by its customers to support its upkeep.
- How to book: skedaddle.com