Bodmin Jail to Gidleigh Park Hotel, Dartmoor (60 miles)


4th May 2022

LEJOG riders always fear the mountains of the Lake District and Scotland and overlook how steep the Cornish roads are! 

Today’s ride is one of the most demanding of the trip with a leg-busting 5,000ft feet of ascent. The day rewarded us with quiet roads and picturesque landscapes.

Highs and lows - we LOVED the 18km cycle track through Dartmoor with our path occasionally being blocked by sheep and woolly cows! The hills were certainly a challenge but the landscapes and bluebells were amazing!

Leaving Bodmin Jail Hotel

Beautiful roads and bluebells in Cornwall


Yummy fresh sandwiches for lunch - 
much appreciated!


Meldon Viaduct in Devon 

Arriving at Gidleigh Park

One day at a time 😊




















 



Comments

  1. Sharon RobertsMay 4, 2022 at 10:21 AM

    You’re doing so well!! Loving your blog Lucy x

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    1. AnonymousMay 4, 2022 at 11:11 AM

      Thanks so much, Sharoni - it’s been hard work but such fun!

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  2. AnonymousMay 4, 2022 at 11:21 PM

    Keep strong and Ride on - have fun - from the Abie Bunch 😀

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    1. AnonymousMay 4, 2022 at 11:58 PM

      Hi Luce et al. Beautiful. Ride on intrepid 'voyagers

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  3. AnonymousMay 5, 2022 at 11:55 AM

    Lovely

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  4. AnonymousMay 5, 2022 at 12:00 PM

    Lovely Shuttles. Many thanks for your blog and including me in it. Really good stuff. Look forward to seeing you in July. Peter

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  5. AnonymousMay 5, 2022 at 12:37 PM

    Dartmoor is so cool but hilly!! Glad it’s all going so well - great weather ahead as well. Clare and Pete

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