Glasgow - Brighton Bike ride

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549 mi
20,276 ft
49h03
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Cycling trip from Glasgow to Brighton

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Difficulty level: Extreme (97/100)

Length: 549 mi

Duration: 49h03


Total ascent: 20,276 ft

Maximal slope: 14.4 %

Average slope: 1.2 %

Net ascent: -55.8 ft

Total descent: 20,331 ft

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        Start and end of the route

        Closest address to start: George Square, G2 1DY Glasgow, UK
        Closest address to end: Doughlicious, Grand Junction Road, BN2 1TD Brighton, UK

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        Places of interest

        1. Glasgow Queen Street Rail Station

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          Glasgow QUeen Street Rail Station
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        2. George Square

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          George Square is the principal civic square in the city of Glasgow. It has a statue of Queen …
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        3. Duke of Wellington

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          One of the classics in Glasgow is the statue of the Duke of Wellington with a Traffic Cone. It …
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        4. Carmunnock

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          Grave robbing was a problem in the 19the century in the village of Carmunnock. That's why the old …
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        5. Muirkirk

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          Muirkirk has also always been a place for walking. Walks such as the John Brown's Walk and The Old …
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        6. Glenbuck

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          The village is best known amongst the general public for being the birthplace of Bill Shankly, who …
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        7. Glenbuck Loch

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          The Loch of Glenbuck was created 1802 by one James Finlay for his Catrine Lace Mill. The lake …
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        8. Museum of Lead Mining

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          The Museum of Lead Mining shows the history and activity of lead mining in Wanlockhead. Lead was …
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        9. Wanlockhead

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          Wanlockhead owes its existence to the lead and other mineral deposits in the surrounding hills. …
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        10. Wanlockhead

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          The highest village in Scotland is not in the Highlands. It is at Wanlockhead (1,531 ft, 467 m) in …
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        11. Auldgirth

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          The name Auldgirth is generally agreed to come from 'Auld Girth' (Old Girth), because of the high …
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        12. Dumfries

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          There are many buildings in Dumfries made from sandstone of the local Locharbriggs quarry.The …
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        13. Ruthwell well

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          A well situated 3 km west of the village of Ruthwell is stained reddish by the high levels of iron …
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        14. Ruthwell

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          Ruthwell has the first modern commercial savings bank. It was paying interest on its investors' …
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        15. Annan

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          The writer Thomas Carlyle is linked to the town of Annan. He was a pupil of the Annan Academy.
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        16. Eastriggs

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          The existance of Eastriggs is very much related to World War I. The Township of Eastriggs was …
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        17. Gretna Green

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          Gretna Green is famous for runaway weddings. It was historically the first village in Scotland, …
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        18. Carlisle Cathedral

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          The most significant architectural feature of Carlisle Cathedral is its East Window. The tracery …
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        19. Ullswater

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          Ullswater is a typical Lake District narrow "ribbon lake" formed after the last ice age when a …
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        20. Carnforth railway station

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          In 1945, Carnforth railway station was used as a set for the David Lean film Brief Encounter, …
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        21. Carnforth

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          Much of the history of Carnforth revolves around the railway and ironworks. Vast deposits of …
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        22. Lancaster

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          Lancaster is situated on the River Lune. With its history based on its port and canal, Lancaster …
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        23. Oakenclough

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          Oakenclough has developed largely as a result of a paper mill being sited here to make use of the …
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        24. Ribchester

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          Ribchester lies on the banks of the River Ribble. Ribchester is well known as a significant Roman …
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        25. Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester

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          The Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester (MOSI), is a large museum devoted to the …
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        26. George Street

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          Scientist John Dalton never married and had only a few close friends. He lived for more than a …
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        27. Silverstone Circuit

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          Silverstone Circuit is best known as the home of the British Grand Prix, which it first hosted in …
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        28. Legoland Windsor

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          Legoland Windsor is a child-oriented theme park themed around the Lego toy system. The park is …
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        29. Horsham

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          Did you know that Horsham is related ot the birth of British Culture? The 'Horsham Point' was …
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        30. Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium

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          Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium is a dog track located in the Hove Park area.
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        31. Brighton railway station

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          Brighton railway station is the principal railway station in the city of Brighton and Hove.
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        32. Royal Pavilion

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          Built for George, Prince Regent, at the turn of the 19th century, the Royal Pavilion is remarkable …
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        33. Brigthon Pier

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          The Brighton Marine Palace and Pier dating from 1899 was almost destroyed by an IRA bomb. A bomb …
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        Glasgow Queen Street Rail Station
        George Square
        Duke of Wellington
        Carmunnock
        Muirkirk
        Glenbuck
        Glenbuck Loch
        Museum of Lead Mining
        Wanlockhead
        Wanlockhead
        Auldgirth
        Dumfries
        Ruthwell well
        Ruthwell
        Annan
        Eastriggs
        Gretna Green
        Carlisle Cathedral
        Ullswater
        Carnforth railway station
        Carnforth
        Lancaster
        Oakenclough
        Ribchester
        Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester
        George Street
        Silverstone Circuit
        Legoland Windsor
        Horsham
        Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium
        Brighton railway station
        Royal Pavilion
        Brigthon Pier
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