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End-to-end challenges
Retired firefighter takes on Lejog kayak challenge for charity
Retired firefighter takes on Lejog kayak challenge for charity
A retired firefighter has embarked on a 700-mile solo sea kayak adventure from Land's End to John O'Groats in aid of charities close to his heart.
Dutch groundhopper's end-to-end trek marked by challenge match at John O'Groats
Dutch groundhopper's end-to-end trek marked by challenge match at John O'Groats
International football came to John O'Groats in the form of a challenge match marking the end of a charity fundraising walk by a Dutch groundhopper.
Musketeers set to arrive in Caithness tomorrow on 4000-mile trip around the UK as part of Mini Mayhem 2022
Musketeers set to arrive in Caithness tomorrow on 4000-mile trip around the UK as part of Mini Mayhem 2022
The Musketeers are on their way to John O'Groats in 20-year-old Minis as they tackle a 4000-mile trip around the coast of the UK in 10 days.
Land's End to John O'Groats bike ride was 'almost a mythical journey'
Land's End to John O'Groats bike ride was 'almost a mythical journey'
A cyclist reached John O'Groats after a gruelling trip from Land's End – and admitted it was "scandalous" he had never explored the far north before.
WATCH: The Magnificent Seven ride into Wick on their JOGLE world record bid
WATCH: The Magnificent Seven ride into Wick on their JOGLE world record bid
It's not every day you see a weird contraption like the seven-seater conference bike that appeared in Wick but on charity treks everything is possible
Spectrum cycle team hit John O'Groats to raise autism awareness
Spectrum cycle team hit John O'Groats to raise autism awareness
Four members of from an autism specific care provider made it to the end of the road on Thursday after 1000 miles of intense cycling across the UK.
Amputee ex-serviceman battles severe exhaustion to complete 2000km cycle challenge
Amputee ex-serviceman battles severe exhaustion to complete 2000km cycle challenge
Amputee ex-serviceman Stuart Croxford admitted his 2000km charity cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats had taken its toll physically and mentally.
Major Jen to Ground Control – 'I made it to John O'Groats with no punctures'
Major Jen to Ground Control – 'I made it to John O'Groats with no punctures'
A serving army officer completed a Land's End to John O’ Groats solo cycle ride yesterday and the paper was there to welcome her to Caithness.
Charity team aiming to set world record on seven-seater bike ride
Charity team aiming to set world record on seven-seater bike ride
A team of cyclists will set off this weekend on a John O'Groats to Land's End charity challenge in the hope of setting a world record.
Amputee cyclist on course to reach John O’Groats on Friday
Amputee cyclist on course to reach John O’Groats on Friday
An amputee ex-serviceman who was seriously injured in Afghanistan is nearing the end of his 2000km cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats.
