LEJOG Cycle Tour - Day 4 - Taunton to Bristol

Road Cycling
Jul 12
2022

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£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 FOUR - Taunton to Bristol

Today's route will take us out of Somerset to Bristol, crossing over the Clifton Suspension Bridge and bimbling along the River Avon into the centre of Bristol for an ODL social.

Highlights today include;

  • "The Clifton Suspension Bridge, spanning the picturesque Avon Gorge, is the symbol of the city of Bristol. For almost 150 years this Grade I listed structure has attracted visitors from all over the world."
  • "Brunel's SS Great Britain is one of the most important historic ships in the world. When she was launched in 1843 she was called 'the greatest experiment since the Creation'.  By combining size, power and innovative technology, Brunel created a ship that changed history. His vision for the SS Great Britain made her the great-great-grandmother for all modern ships."
  • "The Apple brings you the world’s finest range of ciders & perries, along with some truly exceptional beers, wines and spirits, on a beautifully converted Dutch barge in the heart of Bristol’s Old City. Our large sun-drenched quayside terrace and deck bar with breath-taking views of the historic Floating Harbour also offers you the perfect setting to enjoy a menu of sumptuous, wholesome, west-country inspired, locally sourced food."

The route can be downloaded from here.

Getting there and back again

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

If you are leaving us in Bristol, the nearest train station is Bristol Temple Meads.

Tuesday 12th July accommodation suggestions in Bristol:

  • Bristol City Centre Premier Inn - lots of them.  Will & Jon have booked into Premier Inn Bristol City Centre (Lewins Mead)
  • Ibis
  • Travelodge - lots of them

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.