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Cross-post from the LEJOG thread, but just wondering if anyone had any particular favourites that would intersect with the ride I'm planning? Message:
Hello - I'm doing this in a few weeks, taking a slightly scenic (and hilly) route - couldn't get my head around cycling close to so many places I've wanted to see for ages, but not actually seeing them. So detouring via Cheddar Gorge, Wye Valley, Peak District, Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, Glencoe etc. approx. 1100 miles, in 11-12 days, still planning routes now… which leads me to a request for favourite roads/favourites bits if road/recommended hills/bits to avoid etc. My route will look something like the below, I’d love to hear if anyone had any ‘must ride’ stretches or bits of countryside to see… or basically anything particularly unmissable on route. If anyone can suggest any sort of vaguely pleasant route between Sheffield and into the Yorkshire Dales I’d be very grateful!
In return, here are a couple of my favourite bits of road. Two down in Oxfordshire/Cotswolds (which is where my folks live – absolutely stunning place to cycle, if anyone wants any suggested routes there, or to come on a ride, give me a shout) and one up in Scotland where my GF’s mum lives. Another stunning place to ride, on road or off.
Roman Road from Burford
Ditchley Park/fields of Oil Seed Rape
Over the hill from Edinburgh