End to End

Here's a quick mention for a couple of likely lads we met in the bar last night.

After ten days of long-distance cycling, where better to pop in for a well deserved pint than The Clachaig?


Cyclists Sean Lannon and Steve Hawkins have undertaken the formidable but inspiring task of cycling from Land's End in England to John O' Groats in Scotland, hoping to raise £1500 for Cancer Research UK. A staggering total distance of over 800 miles, they have at times reached speeds of 48mph, and have been cycling on some challenging roads.

Despite having come through some less than perfect weather, and having a few scrapes, strains and falls along the way, both the guys were in great spirits and were very enthusiastic about what they were doing. No doubt that was helped along by one of The Clachaig's legendary meals and a few of our local ales!

Their route has taken them through some very scenic areas of Britain; along the Cornish coast, up the Welsh border, between the Yorkshire Dales and The Lake District and up through the Scottish lowlands. However when asked, both Sean and Steve had no doubt that their route up from Loch Lomond to Glencoe had been the highlight, and said that entering the Glen had been what they'd been looking forward to.

With three days to go after leaving Glencoe, let's hope the weather holds for them on their trip up to John O' Groats.

If you'd like to view their website and donate some money to Cancer Research UK, here's the link.

Good luck lads!