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A 1,328-kilometre bike trail from the middle of England to the far north of Scotland has been officially launched today.
The Great North Trail starts just south of Sheffield and stretches all the way up to Cape Wrath or, depending on the rider’s choice, John o’ Groats.
It promises a “huge variety” of landscapes across Northern England and Scotland.
“From rolling hills and dales to remote windswept moorland, crumbling castles to hidden waterfalls, via swooping singletrack, old Roman roads and everything in between,” Cycling UK, which oversaw the creation of the trail, explained.
“The nature of the route varies in different areas – from rugged upland trails across exposed moorland, suitable for more experienced mountain bikers, to sections of canal path and disused railway perfect for family days out.”
The trail passes through or by a number of famous British towns and parks, including the Peak District, Yorkshire Dales, North Pennines, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Loch Lomond and the Trossachs.
One for the bucket list!