JOHN O’GROATS TO LAND’S END

About the Book

Tony Rogers, at the age of 74, from 1st May to 13 July 2013, the oldest person at the time, undertook a 1,000-mile walk from John O’Groats in Scotland to Land’s End in Cornwall, England over 74 days, averaging around 13–15 miles per day to support Tearfund, a Christian aid and development agency working to tackle poverty and respond to disasters worldwide and raise awareness for poverty relief. And Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH). His extensive experience in scouting helped prepare him for the physical and logistical challenges of this long-distance journey. The walk is one of the UK’s most iconic long-distance challenges, often referred to as JOGL or JOGLE depending on the direction. Tony's walk exemplifies the combination of personal challenge, endurance, and charitable impact, making it a remarkable achievement for both him and the communities he supports. By walking this route, he aimed to make a tangible difference and raise funds for communities in need. The exact route is fully detailed and documented in this remarkable book John O'Groat's to Land's End, sharing the challenges, landscapes and personal reflections along the way. This not only inspires others to attempt long-distance walking adventures but also highlights the charitable cause behind the effort. Key Takeaways Distance: ~1,000 miles Duration: 74 days (1 May 2013 to 13 July 2013) Purpose: Fundraising for Tearfund and raising awareness of global poverty and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH). Preparation: Extensive scouting experience, careful route planning, and endurance training Route: Flexible, combining long-distance paths, minor roads, and scenic areas across the UK Tony's walk exemplifies the combination of personal challenge, endurance, and charitable impact, making it a remarkable achievement for both him and the communities he supports.

About the Author

Tony Rogers is an award-winning author. He is 87 years old and was born in Slough. Attended Slough Grammar School where he excelled in rugby. He has published his book, 120 ways to stay alive and is also publishing his 20 short stories. He lives in Slough and enjoys all his hobbies of golf, reading and bird watching. Tony completed the John O’Groats to Land’s End walk in 2013 and at that time was the oldest person to accomplish this. Also has done the coast to coast walk, the Thames Walk and the Robert Louis Stepenson travelling with a donkey walk in France.