LEJOG Cycle Tour - Day 3 - Okehampton to Taunton

Road Cycling
Jul 11
2022

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Your price
£12.50
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2 weeks of cycling, carrying kit.

Overview

Join Will & Jon for a day, a week, a weekend or all 17 days of the UK cycle tour from Lands End to John O’Groats.  The trip is organised as day events, allowing you to sign up to whatever days you fancy, booking your own transport and accommodation according to your budget.

DAY THREE - Okehampton to Taunton

Today's route will take us out of Devon and into Somerset.  The route is viewable here.

An early tourist stop at 7km to visit National Trust's Finch Foundry, though we may get there before opening time.

Getting there and back again

If you are joining us for the day, the nearest train station to the starting point is Okehampton.

If you are leaving us in Taunton, the nearest train station is Taunton Station.

Monday 11th July accommodation suggestions in Taunton:

  • Will & Jon are staying at the Great Western Hotel by the train station.
  • Premier Inn, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express and Travelodge all appear to be a little out of town towards the M5.
  • Check out Booking.com, hotels.com, airbnb etc.

Questions

If you have any questions regarding equipment etc email Will.Allaway@Outdoorlads.com.

A lot of useful information is included in Day 0 - Getting to Lands End.

Keep in touch

Want to hear more about what we're up to? Then join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/OutdoorLadsCycling

We also have a Strava group: www.strava.com/clubs/275243

IMPORTANT! - Participation Statement

You MUST complete the Cycling Participation Statement in addition to booking your event space before attending a cycling event.

Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms, even if they are extremely mild, or who has recently tested positive for Covid-19, is asked not to attend.

Photos: All photos taken by Will Allaway and used with permission.