http://lejog.datamad.co.uk Visit Lejog to check up on Justin and Dan's walk from Land's End to John O'Groats en-gb Mon, Feb 2012 04:38:18 60 Overwhelmed by all the supportive comments and the massive amount of money we have raised. Thank you one and all. There will be a big get together in the next 4 to 6 weeks (details being finalised) so keep your ears to the ground and if I don't have your contact details e-mail me halfpennyj@googlemail.com so I can keep in touch. There are plans for the next adventure so if you think you're up for a challenge let me know....more details soon. Both of us are struggling to drink, I know many of you thought that we probably had a beer at each pub we stopped at but honestly didn't touch a drop the entire walk. Mind you, will try to make up for it. Thanks again.
http://lejog.datamad.co.uk/viewentry.php?id=90Journal EntryMon, 25 Sep 2006 13:04:s BST It is done. 1000 miles in 73 days. Finished at 1400 and had a pint. Hard day of 18 miles was soon forgotten. Then, joy of joys, booked a b and b and slept in a bed for the first time since july 7. Very happy. Thanks to everyone for comments, support and donations. Look out for news of celebration party when we return. http://lejog.datamad.co.uk/viewentry.php?id=89Journal EntryTue, 19 Sep 2006 9:59:s BST As stated in the last audio message from Helmsdale, we decided to try to make JOG in three days. This meant that we awoke this morning at 5:30 am for an early start. Easier said than done, but we did complete the 20 odd miles just after 3pm. A similar start and number of miles tomorrow should see us complete. Very tired and sore now, sleep comes very easily.http://lejog.datamad.co.uk/viewentry.php?id=88Journal EntrySun, 17 Sep 2006 20:35:s BST Arrived in helmsdale with the sun on our back after making great time. After studying maps we decided to hold to for the day and camped next to river. Our plan is now to have a couple of longer days and to arrive John o'groat's late on monday. Then go to Duncansby head on tuesday morning for photos and celebrations. With the end so near we must keep focused as a couple of very big days ahead. East coast is pretty ragged up here but looks excellent. Hope weather stays in our favour. http://lejog.datamad.co.uk/viewentry.php?id=87Journal EntrySat, 16 Sep 2006 14:44:s BST A very long, very wet day. Pretty much on A9 all day due to firth crossings and sea entrances to loch's. Ok drizzle in morning but heavy rain all afternoon and till nightfall which is now before half eight. Tarmac hard on the feet especially when wet as difficult to get feet out to breath at breaks. Due to crazy pace and distance may get to last food stop tomorrow. Always exciting as get to see new maps. We have been warned of a big hill. Have a good weekend. http://lejog.datamad.co.uk/viewentry.php?id=86Journal EntryThu, 14 Sep 2006 21:22:s BST No, but we're right next to Dornoch! Boom boom. Quite a long day today as we continue our way northward. We passed the 900 mile mark, so less than 100 miles to go. Which is a good thing because I don't think the boots will take much more. There really aren't any footpaths here, so we're having to walk along roads. There is quite a bit of evidence of the Picts, from cairns to carved stones. One of which we saw at Edderton church that dates back to 700 A.D. Tomorrow we cross the Dornoch firth. http://lejog.datamad.co.uk/viewentry.php?id=85Journal EntryWed, 13 Sep 2006 20:57:s BST Early start got us through Inverness and across the moray firth in fine weather after wet start. The moray was like a mirror and made the road crossing pleasant as well as strange walking over a massive suspension bridge. Left the main road very quickly after and pushed on to collect last but one food parcel. With full weight still managed another few miles to get us over the cromarty firth as well. Very hard day and pretty tired. May try some crazy forest tracks tomorrow but not always trustworthy. http://lejog.datamad.co.uk/viewentry.php?id=84Journal EntryTue, 12 Sep 2006 21:10:s BST Early start for 17 mile push to Inverness. Solid day with good weather and pace. Now camped about half mile west of the moray firth ready for bridge crossing tomorrow. Pretty much the end of the great glen. Definitely been my favourite stretch. Good push tomorrow should see us collect next food stop. First bite of the A9 tomorrow. http://lejog.datamad.co.uk/viewentry.php?id=83Journal EntryMon, 11 Sep 2006 19:33:s BST Yesterday we broke the 850 mile mark in the morning during another beautiful day through some excellent forest walks on the side of Ness. A lot of it wound up hill and we were treated to excellent views across the loch. Along these latter stages of the great glen way we're further out from the tourist areas and its been really quiet and peaceful. Although we're generally lead us back down to civilisation. Today we're heading to Inverness to finish this section before the final leg along the north east coasthttp://lejog.datamad.co.uk/viewentry.php?id=82Journal EntryMon, 11 Sep 2006 10:45:s BST Arrived fort augustus early and watched some boats go through the locks. Then pushed on along the shore line of loch ness. Lovely day again with fantastic views. http://lejog.datamad.co.uk/viewentry.php?id=81Journal EntrySun, 10 Sep 2006 12:26:s BST