South Coast Explorer (Land's End to London) - 2026

by bikeadventures.co.uk
Region
South Downs
Duration
9 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Challenging
D-Score™
D3 - Advanced

Overview

The South Coast Explorer (Land 's End to London) is a fully supported holiday with a tour leader and vehicle support. Starting in Penzance (with the option of a quick visit to Land's End), the route tracks the south coast to Brighton before turning inland to finish in London. The overnight stops include south coast resorts, and the early October departure allows visits without tourist crowds. The daily mileage is between 44 and 59 miles a day, and there are no rest days.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival into Penzance

Arrival into Penzance

Day 2: Penzance to St Austell

48 km 3400 m

D2

Penzance to St Austell

Day 3: St Austell to Tavistock

44 km 3700 m

D2

St Austell to Tavistock

Day 4: Tavistock to Sidmouth

52 km 4500 m

D2

Tavistock to Sidmouth

Day 5: Sidmouth to Weymouth

46 km 3600 m

D2

Sidmouth to Weymouth

Day 6: Weymouth to Lymington

51 km 1700 m

D1

Weymouth to Lymington

Day 7: Ryde

46 km 2900 m

D2

Ryde

Day 8: Ryde to Brighton

56 km 1200 m

D1

Ryde to Brighton

Day 9: Brighton to London

59 km 3200 m

D2

Brighton to London

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

B&B

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Mechanical support
Support vehicle following all rides

About the South Downs

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