Well - "final" in a provisional sense. But I think now we have a pretty good idea of the route we want to take. I say "we" , in fact Mick has had no say whatsoever in this part of the preparations.
I am Routes and he is Maintenance.
Here is our route
Technical note - 98% of the time this link works perfectly well. However occasionally Google will display a map of Wyoming and the surrounding areas and now and again you will find yourself viewing a map of Norway. Why this happens I have no idea. I have, however, discovered that by simply clicking on the back browser button and then viewing again, that a map of the UK usually then appears. If this fails, you could try kicking your machine, or for smaller models, thumping the keyboard hard with your fist. I have found this to be effective although I take no responsibility for any damage caused either to yourself or your machine whilst attempting this procedure.
It (the route) is a little unusual in places - for example I have not found anyone else who has taken a tour of The Wirral - but I have never been there and probably never will again so why not.. I have not mentioned this detour to Mick yet, I am hoping that if I don't let him see the map he won't twig that I have flung in a few extra miles...
Things get a little crazy in Scotland. We have a zig-zag route across to the West Coast, then up the Great Glen towards Inverness, before a whopping big left turn to head back to Ullapool and the West again.
At this stage matters get even worse as it appears we are then taking a madcap tour across the mountains followed by a dip in the sea. (Brrr). This is indicative of my clumsy mapping skills rather than any desire to attempt extreme off-road cycling. By the time this virtual tour arrived in Scotland I was getting tired . (If I get this weary just drawing a map, what's it going to be like doing the real thing?)
We shall see how much of this plan actually comes to fruition, especially when Mick finally manages to see it. I may at that point be demoted from Routes for the remainder of the journey.
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I've been taking note of your blog as a fellow (with a bit of luck) soon to be End to Ender.
ReplyDeleteThe route seems very much like the one I would have liked to do, taking in far more of the Isles, however - time, work restraints etc so we will be taking a much more direct route over 9 days commencing 2nd June.
I was interested to see that you are taking in the Wirral... we are also, but only because that's where we happen to live and it saves a night in the tent! I would be happy to advise on routes around this area if required. Incidentally, how are you proposing to cross the Mersey? There are restrictions on times that you can cycle through the tunnel which is what we are going to do, but obviously the Ferry or train are available.
Best of luck with your attempt!
Phil