GBDURO — Great Britain end to end off-road on the GB Divide

Land's End marks the start of the GB Divide, setting off from the most southerly point of the route and the most south-westerly tip of the United Kingdom.



These first four stages take you through the glorious south west, covering Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and into Wales. This very first takes you to Roche… read more

The second stage on the GB Divide is a little longer, which will take you through East Cornwall and into glorious Devon. You’ll join the Camel Trail, a traffic free cycle route, just outside of Bodmin at Boscarne Junction – if you’re lucky, you might see a steam train!



Follow the River Camel north west… read more

On the third stage you’ll cross from North Devon into Somerset, via the highest point in the county, Dunkery Beacon. Totalling around 63 miles (102 km), this ride affords some of the best views in the south west, reaching as far as the Mendips, South Wales coastline and over Exmoor National Park.



Head… read more

The fourth stage of the GB Divide trail will take you from Bridgewater in Somerset to Chepstow in Monmouthshire, South Wales. You’ll skirt around the city of Bristol, too, over the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge and a much larger bridge across the Severn into Wales.



Head east out of Bridgewater and… read more

The first stage GB Divide through Wales is a truly memorable one; taking you from Chepstow on the Severn Estuary across the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park. You might find that this is one of the few days you wish you were on a mountain bike! There's some potential hike-a-bike on The Gap, so… read more

Stage six covers around 62 miles (100 km) from the northern edge of the Brecon Beacons at Libanus through the spectacular, but lesser known Cambrian Mountains.



You’ll warm up very quickly with a sharp rise out of the village, over the moorland doubletrack and down the other side, crossing the River Usk… read more

This slightly shorter stage leaves the Cambrian Mountains behind to head north to Lake Vyrnwy, Powys. Today’s highlight is certainly the trail alongside Nant-y-Moch reservoir, and the fearsome Bwlch y Groes road climb, also known as Hellfire Pass.



Start off heading north on the sweeping road, before peeling… read more

The final stage in Wales is a little shorter, taking you from the border of Snowdonia National Park east towards the English border, via some of North Wales’ most spectacular trails.



Start the stage with a climb from the head of the lake up onto Foel Cedig on singletrack, enjoying the brilliant off road… read more

Here you start the third major leg of the GB Divide, from a small town on the Welsh/English border, to span the spectacular north of England, finishing at the Scottish Borderlands. Leave Cefn-y-Bedd heading north east, into the sprawling industry and urban landscape that will be quite some contrast to… read more

After yesterday’s flat introduction to the North, things start to get a bit more hilly today, a lot more! You’ll ride from Bury through Lancashire and into the southern Yorkshire Dales.



Start with a warming climb heading north past Ashworth Moor Reservoir and summit on Hail Storm Hill. It’s a short and… read more

There may be a good proportion of road on this 11th stage, but don’t be fooled, there’s some serious climbing, including the famous Great Dun Fell road just one of the climbs on the menu for the day.



Start by following the River Ribble upstream heading north gently climbing along lanes and doubletrack… read more

The last stage of the GB Divide in the north of England, this leg takes you past the border of Scotland via the stunning and remote Kielder Forest Park, home to the Dirty Reiver gravel race. Enjoy some prime northumberland forestry gravel along the way.



You start by following National Cycle Route 68 to… read more

The first complete leg of the GB Divide in Scotland is a ride north west from Burnfoot to Broughton, passing over the forest from Teviotdale towards St Mary’s Loch.



After a fast road section, start the gravel climb and cut through onto the Captain’s Way, following the wide gravel roads as you climb back… read more

Stage 14 takes you around the edge of Edinburgh to Stirling. The section starts with a road leg through Biggar and then onto smaller lanes past Auchengray before crossing on forestry gravel roads into West Lothian.



Cross the main road and climb Leven Seat on the gravel tracks. From here, you’ll be gently… read more

The third stage of your Scotland crossing poses three climbs in total, starting with one gentle introduction before the Ben Lawers Dam climb and then up and over Meall a' Mhuic.



Head north west out of Stirling through the Bridge of Allan on roads, following the River Teith through Doune. Join National… read more

The 16th stage of the GB Divide is a challenging one, with the feared Corrieyairack Pass to tackle. However, you have the outdoors lover’s gem of Fort Augustus as your end point today. Book ahead into a youth hostel, guesthouse or hotel to make sure you can be well fed, washed and housed after a mega… read more

After a luxurious night’s stay in the town of Fort Augustus, there's another long day coming up, with three major climbs on the menu for this stage.



Leave the comfort behind as you head north west from Loch Ness over to the A887 in the next valley, climbing over the first peak of the day on doubletrack… read more

You head to the relative luxury of Oykel Bridge on this stage, starting with a resupply point at Contin Stores.



You start from Contin, where there is a village shop. The Garve-Strathpeffer Track runs on the opposite side of the water to the main road, and you’ll follow this past Loch na Croic, and Loch… read more

It’s the penultimate stage today - phew! You’ll be riding a mighty 65 miles (105km), with the Power Station Climb in the middle, so make sure you leave plenty of time.



Start on the road to Rosehall to cross Cassley Bridge, following the road alongside the river to the start of the Power Station Climb… read more

This is it! The final stage of the mighty GB Divide takes you all the way to John O’Groats on a superb 71-mile (115km) ride. Start early to make good time and you’ll be rewarded with a champion’s finish.



Start by heading south east to Kinbrace along the road, taking the main road north into Forsinard… read more