Off road LEJOG advice

[wilfster]

Hi to all, I am starting my solo unaided trip on 28th May, and would appreciate any advice on National cycle network routes in the Peak District and beyond. I intend to use the Tissington trail, but want to use some of the other off road stuff north of Buxton. I am using a Dawes audax with 28 section tyres, and hope to go via Kettlewell and Byrness. Are there a)trails in the right direction and b) do-able on a road bike? All help appreciated! Wilf

[robgul]

If you go to www.cycle-endtoend.org.uk (you can list your ride too!) and search the Journals for "Simon Berry" you'll find details of an attempt to ride the E2E on the NCN .... in about 2006 or 7 IIRC

That may give some guidance form Simon's actual experience ... my personal recommendation would be to stick to real roads to avoid : tortuously stupid routes, poor surfaces, unclear signage and barriers/gates.

Rob