Day 2 sees Mark cycling 41.9 miles from Melvich to ALTNAHARRA. The route passes through Bettyhill, Skelpick and Syre, passing Loch Naver.

Mark's cycle continues on day three, travelling from Altnaharra to ARDGAY.

The route passes through Crask Inn and Lairg.

Day 4 sees Mark following the coastline of Dornoch Firth, then heading south on the A9 through Tain and Invergordon.

The next 41 miles take Mark from Dingwall to Fort Augustus, along the entire length of the iconic Loch Ness.

A journey over 30 miles takes the challenge to Fort William, ‘the gateway to Ben Nevis’ in the Scottish Highlands.

Following 6 days of cycling, covering over 220 miles, Mark will utilise day 7 as a well earned rest day!

Mark’s first hike sees the ascent and descent of the UK’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis.

The peak stands 1300m above sea level.

JUNE 11th 2020

Following the 8.5 mile conquering of Ben Nevis, Mark will recuperate on day 9.

Following the ascent and descent of Ben Nevis, Mark will be back on the bike today. A 43.5 mile ride from Fort William to OBAN is next up, passing the eastern shores of Loch Linnhe.

Another gruelling 31.2 miles takes the challenge from Oban to Loch Awe, in preparation for the first day of canoeing and rowing.

Today will see Mark take to the water for the first time, with 12 miles of rowing and canoeing the mighty Loch Awe.

The second day on Loch Awe with another 12 miles of canoeing and rowing required to complete this stage of the challenge!

Starting from the shores of Loch Awe, Mark is again back on the bike. Next stop, is Lochranza after over 37 miles of cycling and a short ferry trip to the Isle of Arran.

Leaving the Isle of Arran via a short ferry trip back to the mainland, Mark will continue the cycle on day 15 to CATRINE.

Following the River Nith via the A76, today Mark cycles from Catrine to THORNHILL, passing  Drumlanrig Castle and covering over 33 miles.

Continuing along the A76, Mark will cover a mammoth 43.5 miles today, taking the challenge to GRETNA GREEN.

Today will be the toughest cycling leg since the start of the challenge, covering over 47 miles! Next stop is WICKERSGILL, via Carlisle and Penrith.

At the stunning Lake Windermere, Day 19 sees Mark faced with 12 miles of rowing and canoeing, followed by a one mile swim.

A National Trust site, Scafell Pike will be Mark’s second hiking challenge. The peak reaches almost 1000m above sea level.

JUNE 23rd 2020

Following the demands of a five mile hike and prior to a 48+ mile cycle, Mark will recuperate on 21.

After a very well earned rest day Mark will return to the bike, passing Lancaster and The Forest of Bowland, facing a further 48.4 miles to GARSTANG.

Day 23 sees Mark heading to the banks of the River Mersey in WARRINGTON, passing Preston, Blackburn and Wigan.

On the final leg before Mark is to face Snowdon, he also faces the longest cycle yet. A mammoth 50 miles are required today!

Wales' tallest peak, Snowdon will require a 9.5 mike hike, taking Mark to over 1000 meters above sea level!

JUNE 28th 2020

Mark has so far covered a colossal 686.2 miles, day 26 will be only his fourth rest day.

Located on Snowdonia Nation Park, Mark will complete the final days rowing on Lake Bala on day 27.

The furthest cycle to date, Mark will pass through Shrewsbury and the Shropshire Hills en-route to LEOMINSTER.

Following the A49 and A40, passing through Hereford and the west edge of the Wye Valley, another 33.7 miles are required today

Located in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Mark will be in familiar territory, scaling PEN-Y-FAN to a height of over 880 meters above sea level.

Day 31 is Mark’s final rest day before the conclusion of the 1000 challenge, prior to eight consecutive days of cycling.

Via the Severn bridge, crossing the River Severn, Mark will today travel 32.9 miles to RMR BRISTOL.

The longest cycle of the entire 1000 Challenge, takes Mark past Mendip Hills and Weston-Super-Mare to TAUNTON.

Along the outskirts of the Blackdown Hills and navigating around Exeter, Mark faces another 47.2 miles today.

In very much familiar territory, Mark heads through Dartmoor in preparation for the Day 36 swim in PLYMOUTH HOE LIDO.

The final swim of the challenge sees Mark face a 1 mile swim across PLYMOUTH HOE LIDO.

Via the A38, Mark will cycle into the historic Cornish town of Bodmin, covering over 31 miles in the process.

The penultimate day of the Bowra 1000 challenge takes Mark along the A30, within touching distance of Land’s End!

After 39 gruelling days, covering over 1000 miles cycling, rowing, swimming and hiking, the BOWRA 1000 challenge is completed!