Here is Guy Turner’s press release announcing his recent arrival at John O’Groats, thus completing his heroic walk from Lands End, begun in 2023. Warmest congratulations and thanks to him from Bingham & District Choral Society, one of the 4 charities benefiting from the donations attracted by his adventure. Please be generous in marking his achievement by making a donation.
DESTINATION JOHN O’GROATS
On Wednesday 9th April, Southwell resident and former member of Southwell Cathedral Choir, arrived in John o’Groats, having walked, in six stages over two years, all the way from from Land’s End.
In total he covered 1,220 miles, following the north coast of the south-west peninsular, Welsh border, west coast of England and Scotland, the Great Glen Way and finally the east coast north from Inverness. The last stage was 240 miles from Fort William over 17 days.
In all he walked 79 days, with companions for about 30 days, but otherwise on his own.
By the end of the trip, he had raised over £20,000, shared between four charities: Framework, Young Sounds UK, ecological projects at Southwell Minster, and Bingham Choral Society.
Guy says he is very glad to have undertaken the trip, but has no immediate plans for any more long-distance walking!
You can read his blog, or donate to the charities by going to:
https://guyscottturner.wixsite.com/guygoesnorth
This link will remain open until the end of June 2025.