A Cumbrian adventurer is attempting to be the first woman to complete a continuous round of all 83 routes that feature in a renowned book of UK rock climbs.

Carrying all of her kit with her, Anna Taylor, from Windermere, will cycle 2,400 kilometres and climb over 10,000 metres as she travels around the UK to tick off the routes listed in the iconic ‘Classic Rock’ guidebook.

Accompanied by photographer Marc Langley, the 23-year-old began her mission in Cornwall at Chair Ladder on Saturday.

On Monday she headed towards the Dewerstone, near Plymouth, and will reach Ilfracombe today, from where she will get the ferry to Lundy for the next stage.

A continuous round of the routes has been done before on at least two occasions, but Anna is aiming to be the first woman to complete the feat and has planned a trip that is as sustainable as possible.

“Over the past year and a half, just about every idea I’ve had for an adventure style trip has been foiled thanks to COVID,” said Anna.

“It’s not the end of the world by any means, but I can’t deny that I’ve been itching to get out again now that things are finally starting to ease. International travel still seems like a step too far in my eyes, so I thought it would be the perfect time to come up with something UK based.

“I’ve always wanted to try cycle touring, so after a bit of thought, linking together all of the Classic Rock routes by bike became my plan for the summer.”

After visiting the Avon gorge and journeying up through Wales the golden gritstone crags of the Roaches and Peak District are next on the list before Anna heads through Yorkshire towards the Lake District. After the Lakes, she will head to the Isle of Arran, before journeying up the side of Loch Lomond towards Cobbler, then on to Glen Coe and Ben Nevis.

Next, Anna will enter the Cairngorms National Park, before cutting back across the country towards Skye, via the infamous Bealach na Ba pass, and ending her journey on the Cuillin Ridge.