Category: Recommendation

George Mahood, A Free Country

George Mahood came up with a brilliant idea to get from Lands End to John O’Groats without money using just the generosity of the public. (Link number 158) You can now read about his exploits in a paperback or Kindle download Free Country: A Penniless Adventure the Length of Britain .  Recommended!

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End2End Campsite recommendations

Both Louise Barrett and the Adventure Eyes team used campsites for their LEJOG’s in August 2011, and their recommendations are on the Accommodation List  

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Highly recommended Lands End Accommodation

Susie and David have just opened the Lands End Hostel just 1/4 Mile from Lands End. Ideally placed budget accommodation should you need it at the start or finish of your ride. As I was in Cornwall last week I visited Susie, David and the bunkhouse and can confirm it looks superb and indeed is as close …

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Kendoon (Dumfries) Hostel closure

Although Chester YH has been closed for sometime, it has also come to my notice that Kendoon SYH in Dumfries and Galloway has also closed (Alternative accommodation here). A statement from the SYHA is that “SYHA Hostelling Scotland no longer running Kendoon YH and it has been returned to the landowner”. Also be reminded that Carlisle YH is student accommodation during University …

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