E2E resources

A list of online resources for planning this End-to-End adventure

 Other E2E & LEJOG blogs:
Walking blogs
The Walking Englishman (eg: GPX files for: Severn Way, Rob Roy way, The Great British walk)

Transport resources - for planning getting to & away from stages on route
Traveline (UK) public transport finder
Rome2Rio (worldwide)

Route resources:
SUStrans cycle routes
Open Access Natural England
The Scottish National Trail
GPS Cycle and Walking routes. Has GPX files for eg: Offa's Dyke, Worcestershire Way,
National Trails for Pennine Way. GPX files, plus accommodation etc.
Heritage Paths
The John Muir Way
Cape Wrath Trail at Walkhighlands
Scottish National Trail at Walkhighlands
John O'Groats Trail

Accommodation resources
Hostels
Independent Hostels - South West Coast Path
Green Tourism Independent hostels

Poste Restante
Post Office Finder

Campsites
UK Campsite & its online search tool
Camp in my garden (not much there)
Camping & Caravaning club (membership required to see site details)
National Trails - online map with accommodation
Mountain Bothies Association 

B&B / mixed
Visit Cornwall
AA bed & breakfasts
Farmstay UK
Ramblefest (pubs, restaurants & accommodation, some outdated)

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