Cycling UK Great North Trail: Oykel Bridge to JOG exc Loch ChoirePart 8 of Cycling UK's Great North Trail, an off-road route from the Peak District to Cape Wrath or John o' Groats. This section is rewarding and exciting exploring the long and remote glens, passing hidden hydro power stations and admiring far flung lodges and shimmering lochs. This raw beauty and freedom means facilities are few and far between though, so you need to be well prepared, book and plan ahead, and be mindful of the weather conditions. The journey finishes at John o' Groats, the most north-easterly port of mainland Scotland. There is an alternative route to finish at Cape Wrath, the most north-westerly point: osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/route/3770726
There is also a more challenging option to John o' Groats via Loch Choire: osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/route/3770728
Find out more and see difficulty ratings for each section: cyclinguk.org/great-north-trailCycling UK Great North Trail: Oykel Bridge to JOG exc Loch 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