Lands end John o groats (walking) LEJOG
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Had a look at the usual route that people seem to take and it seems a bit strange ( to me 
) to go from Carlisle to Edinburgh then back across to Glasgow before heading north.
What’s the reasoning behind this? Why wouldn’t you just go Carlisle to Glasgow or Edinburgh to Inverness? Is it based on set walking routes?
) to go from Carlisle to Edinburgh then back across to Glasgow before heading north. What’s the reasoning behind this? Why wouldn’t you just go Carlisle to Glasgow or Edinburgh to Inverness? Is it based on set walking routes?
RDM said:
Had a look at the usual route that people seem to take and it seems a bit strange ( to me ) to go from Carlisle to Edinburgh then back across to Glasgow before heading north.
What’s the reasoning behind this? Why wouldn’t you just go Carlisle to Glasgow or Edinburgh to Inverness? Is it based on set walking routes?
Most people want to go the West Highland way to Fort William and then the great glen way to inverness. They’re good well marked paths but as you say, adds a long western diversion. ) to go from Carlisle to Edinburgh then back across to Glasgow before heading north. What’s the reasoning behind this? Why wouldn’t you just go Carlisle to Glasgow or Edinburgh to Inverness? Is it based on set walking routes?
I’ve ended up slightly further along than I planned due to accommodation issues.
On the plan I have two days to get to Taunton 23 miles away. Rather than book anywhere in between,I’ve decided to just try to walk through.
Best case - I make it and get a free rest day in Taunton tomorrow.
Worst case I get maybe 17 miles in to Wellington then If I can’t go further, get a bus (sorry PH) into Taunton. Then bus back to Wellington for a short 5 or 6 miles day tomorrow.
So up at 630 for an early start to see how it goes.
On the plan I have two days to get to Taunton 23 miles away. Rather than book anywhere in between,I’ve decided to just try to walk through.
Best case - I make it and get a free rest day in Taunton tomorrow.
Worst case I get maybe 17 miles in to Wellington then If I can’t go further, get a bus (sorry PH) into Taunton. Then bus back to Wellington for a short 5 or 6 miles day tomorrow.
So up at 630 for an early start to see how it goes.
Edited by i4got on Monday 11th April 07:13
interstellar said:
Good luck today OP but the weather is on your side in the south west.
Not entirely sure about that. There’s strong winds across the region all day today and it’s blowing a right one here in Exmouth at the moment. Not sure I’d particularly enjoy walking into a headwind all day long (which you invariably do - why do you never get tailwinds when you’re out?).interstellar said:
i4got said:
So far very pleasant weather along the canal. Touch wood.
I am in Dorset and its lovely here so assumed you would be ok!!Enjoy, I wish I had your day ahead rather than meeting's all day on teams!!
croyde said:
OP, how much training did you do for this?
I'm happy doing 10 miles a day but the mileage you are doing daily would have me seizing up.
to be honest its the backpack thats the issue. I did a couple of months of walking 4 or 5 days a week ranging from 8 to 17 miles. Carried 8kg on my back. If not for the backpack I reckon most people could do 6 to 8 miles in a morning and the same again afternoon. I'm happy doing 10 miles a day but the mileage you are doing daily would have me seizing up.
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rodgie said:
Really enjoyed reading this thread and it sounds a great trip. I have fond memories of Taunton as I lived there for a few years. Enjoy the walk!
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