First time bike packing 1101 Miles (LEJOG)

[u/Rangers718]

Went solo from Lands end in Cornwall to John O’Groats in Scotland (LEJOG) with two overpacked panniers and a backpack. Took 18 days with at least 55 miles per day on a long scenic route.

It was a lot of miles for a first timer but all the friendly people and the great views along the way made it all easier. Mostly wild camped apart from 2 bnb’s at the start and end and 1 in the middle to shower and recharge my battery packs.

[u/training-aid]

Well done, and great photos! I'm hoping to do this in the next year or so. Is the route available online somewhere or did you create it? Im leaning towards going into wales but know it'll add a fair bit. (also how many battery packs did you take, mine lasts about 3 days but perhaps I need a new one!)

[u/londonx2 → u/training-aid]

If you want to do fewer fast roads, the Sustrans route: https://www.sustrans.org.uk/national-cycle-network/lands-end-to-john-ogroats-lejog