09-05-2020, 10:33 PM
I did the 1982 JoGLE non-stop in a standard Chummy with a participant in the 1972 event, and we both agreed that doing it like that was rather a tedious (or even slightly masochistic) exercise. Even so I am glad that I did it and ticked that box, but if I ever thought of doing it again (which is very unlikely) I would take a more leisurely approach. The positive aspects of this sort of run are that it can be quite a challenge, and also can raise a good amount for charity.
The fastest route now is about 840 miles in length, with around 455 miles (i.e. over half the distance) on motorways and a good many more on long dual carriageways like the A9 & A30. These days we should be seen to be using our cars responsibly, and letting 100 slow little fragile cars loose on the motorway system would not be viewed as being sensible. One could imagine that the mildly amused interest of the average Eddie Stobart driver might be diminished somewhat when he has to negotiate his 20th Austin 7 on the M6. If it were to be run again, then a route such as: John O'Groats - Inverness - Perth - Stirling - Airdrie - Lanark - Carlisle - Penrith - Kendal - Lancaster - Preston - Wigan - Warrington - Whitchurch - Telford - Kidderminster - Worcester - Gloucester - Bristol - Bridgwater - Taunton - Tiverton - Crediton - Okehampton - Bodmin - Penzance - Land's End would keep us off the motorways, etc, but does include quite a lot of fast main roads and bypasses.
The fastest route now is about 840 miles in length, with around 455 miles (i.e. over half the distance) on motorways and a good many more on long dual carriageways like the A9 & A30. These days we should be seen to be using our cars responsibly, and letting 100 slow little fragile cars loose on the motorway system would not be viewed as being sensible. One could imagine that the mildly amused interest of the average Eddie Stobart driver might be diminished somewhat when he has to negotiate his 20th Austin 7 on the M6. If it were to be run again, then a route such as: John O'Groats - Inverness - Perth - Stirling - Airdrie - Lanark - Carlisle - Penrith - Kendal - Lancaster - Preston - Wigan - Warrington - Whitchurch - Telford - Kidderminster - Worcester - Gloucester - Bristol - Bridgwater - Taunton - Tiverton - Crediton - Okehampton - Bodmin - Penzance - Land's End would keep us off the motorways, etc, but does include quite a lot of fast main roads and bypasses.