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@barry
I rode this route a couple of years ago during GBDuro, happy to answer any questions if you have them. It's a fantastic route!
I think it makes sense to do it south to north if you can, as the southern bit is definitely the hardest, and then you get to really enjoy Scotland. It feels like the route gets progressively more beautiful that way. I also really loved the Wales part.
More specifically, I think some of the climbs are better to approach from the south too. For example the Corrieyairack pass near Loch Ness, the southern part contains loose gravel hairpin turns, which are better to climb than to descent.