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I've got a crazy idea
On the twenty fifth of May, I intend to fly from Brisbane airport Australia to Heathrow airport in London - UK.
Then make my way down to Cornwall to the town of Penzance via train, I will stay over night then the next morning I will take a bus to Lands end and begin my journey of a life time (to me that is ) .
I intend to and hope to walk the full length of Great Britain from Lands end to John o Groats also on the way, up in Scotland I pass Ben Nevis the tallest mountain in Great Britain ; I intend to climb this also.
I will be sticking to trails and national parks and avoiding roads as much as possible.
The estimated time if I follow Andy Robinsons great book the end to end trail is around 60 days. (So give or take)
Also another great source of information is Mark Moxons blog https://www.landsendjohnogroats.info/ it is a treasure trove of information in regards to doing this walk.
I do not intend to rush this walk as I want to take in the great landscapes and scenery that Britain has to offer.
I will be staying in bed and breakfast's - Old pubs and hostels also some camping. Also hope to taste a few of the fine local ales on the way.
I hope to do a daily blog with updates and pictures of where I have been and what I've done.
I have been contemplating doing this walk for around the last 3.5 years that is when i got the crazy idea and urge to do it. I was going to do it sooner but with covid happening I had to put it off for a while.
The new threat i suppose is the war in Ukraine but I recon to hell with it I am going do it. (A life lived in fear is a life half lived) so the saying goes but I believe it to be true.
I tried to talk my 18 year old Son Oliver to come with me he said no not so interested (i wonder why).😏
Why am I walking Lejog;
- The adventure of it is number one I suppose.
- I love to keep fit; so fits in perfectly as I like to set goals and I am not one for just lying on a beach.
- This is a bit of a pilgrimage for me as I have lived in Australia for over 35 years and spent little time back in UK .
- Visit some places I have always wanted to check out .
- Also because I can; nothing holding me back ( life life is too short). Just do it.
- Also a holiday with a mission.
- Also catch up with a few relatives.
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