Solo Thru-Hiking: John O'Groats to Lands End

Join me as i take on my biggest challenge, to walk from John O'Groats in the northeast of Scotland to Lands End in the far Southwest of Cornwall. This week my route takes me through the north of England where i follow the extensive canal network. I make my way to the Welsh boarder and join the Welsh Coast path and follow it all the way to the Snowdonia National Park.

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  • @chrisbartrum3201
    @chrisbartrum320110 ай бұрын

    Epic filming. Really appreciate the fact you bother to film yourself walking away for the shot. This makes Sunday a place to come and enjoy your 'efforts.' Thank you.

  • @john3Lee
    @john3Lee10 ай бұрын

    What an amazing achievement Tom.. Just think, when you get to Cornwall you will be able to gaze at a map of the UK and think to yourself..... Yep !! I walked all the way from John O'Groats to Lands-end..... Thats epic..... Well done...

  • @JPJMando
    @JPJMando10 ай бұрын

    I wonder how many miles are added with back tracking to collect the camera? You really do pick the challenging routes, huge respect for that. I was up Helvellyn on one of those hot days and it was brutal. You are hiking big distance with a heavy pack! You must be getting super fit Tom. Well done mate, this is a super cool series to follow.

  • @travellingwithcrowsfeet
    @travellingwithcrowsfeet3 ай бұрын

    You have given us some much inspiration to plana walk, def not as long as what you are doing, but a multi day one. We enjoy your commentry, and the sheer rawness of your adventures, congrats Tom on your journey so far 😊

  • @rosn55
    @rosn5510 ай бұрын

    Think you are my hero Tom. Am a bit of an old lady now but have hiked so much with a heavy backpack in days gone by. You are resurrecting my memories so thank you. Well done Tom, brilliant filming. ❤

  • @DaveGeog
    @DaveGeog10 ай бұрын

    Am still loving every episode Tom. A massive physical feat and brilliant filming and editing - whatever challenges you face in the future, just keep reminding yourself you did all this!

  • @jamesthompkpson190
    @jamesthompkpson19010 ай бұрын

    Legendary effort Tom. Always a great watch, keep going

  • @turbobock
    @turbobock9 ай бұрын

    Cool shot where you walked off into the mist. I love the eeriness of walking through mist and fog.

  • @familywithmelody
    @familywithmelody9 ай бұрын

    Wow, this is an epic journey! The determination it takes to hike from John O'Groats to Lands End solo is truly inspiring. Your video captures the beauty and challenges of the trail so well. Thanks for taking us along on this incredible adventure. Can't wait to see more of your hiking experiences!

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens10 ай бұрын

    Brilliant filming and storytelling bud! What a fantastic and professional work, this was executed masterfully!

  • @LeisureBit
    @LeisureBit10 ай бұрын

    You’re making great progress, your third country on the trip! Some more marvellous scenery. Hope all goes well in the next stretch, you’re doing awesome, what a fantastic memorable life event. All the very best, David & Rachel 👍

  • @robertburton.wandering.won9154
    @robertburton.wandering.won91549 ай бұрын

    Ah Tom, your route past Warrington came within a few miles from us on this video... if we'd been here you could have come round for a brew! Yeah it was so hot that week wasn't it, 🌞🥵 but then it's always like that in the North West! ...and I bet you never thought you'd need a machete on the footpaths of Cheshire! I think I heard that stranded ferry near Mostyn was a night club in the 1980s ...? But I love Conwy, often been there, and in my mind it was always the start of the hills & mountains 🏔 Brilliant video Tom, especially that spooky atmospheric ending! 👏👏👏

  • @ladycil
    @ladycil10 ай бұрын

    The Pembrokeshire coastal path is beautiful ❤

  • @NicksAllotmentDiary
    @NicksAllotmentDiary9 ай бұрын

    Hi Tom. You’ve done so much walking in that heat. You passed through my home city of Chester. It was great to see it on your video. Take care. Nick

  • @tenfiveinthegrass
    @tenfiveinthegrass9 ай бұрын

    As someone who lives in N Wales (near Conwy) I love how pleasantly surprised ppl from elsewhere are when they view the coast, landscape, sunsets, etc. Makes you appreciate what you have! Great efforts here Tom, really enjoying this series.

  • @shaunmacmcdermott840
    @shaunmacmcdermott84010 ай бұрын

    Inspirational young man, you deserved those pints!

  • @carolhughes312
    @carolhughes31210 ай бұрын

    Fantastic again; I admire you! Welcome to North Wales.

  • @jasongroom4591
    @jasongroom459110 ай бұрын

    Epic! Keep pushing forward Tom! 👍🏻

  • @simonshrouder772
    @simonshrouder7729 ай бұрын

    Wow Tom - impressive walking - great to see you walking through our home patch. I was in Colwyn Bay with my son not long before you passed through that way....would love to have bought you a pint! Great camera work and editing as usual - it must be so hard to walk back and forward on those static camera shots when all you want to do is go forward - but it is really worth it and makes us feel we are walking with you. Hope you are enjoying Snowdonia. Love from Southport.

  • @monsterhog1118
    @monsterhog111810 ай бұрын

    Walking the entire length of Britain that should be a nice afternoon hike

  • @David-ue4hh
    @David-ue4hh10 ай бұрын

    This walk is a huge achievement, you should be very proud!

  • @colinwalford
    @colinwalford8 ай бұрын

    Well, Tom. I'm a Brit, now living abroad in the US and my timeline threw up your adventures as something I'd enjoy based on my interests. Well, what a find. I am loving this length and breadth of Britain journey. Your very professional and polished narration and filming is a joy to watch. Thank you! As someone who has formerly hiked a lot of England, Scotland and Wales, this is also a trip down memory lane for me at times. I can't wait to watch the rest of this adventure. Also, Izzy is amazing. I love her appearances. Thank you for your dedication, both to walking and to recording and editing. Love and light 👍🙏

  • @timbaldwin2559
    @timbaldwin255910 ай бұрын

    We’ll done for picking up the Cambrian. I’ve done that bit before and loved it!

  • @macjac246
    @macjac24610 ай бұрын

    Tom , you are warrior ,keep on walking , we are behind you knowing you can do this ❤

  • @shineyholman6694
    @shineyholman669410 ай бұрын

    Fantastic video Tom mate… really enjoying this series… you’re a legend, a very brave and determined one! I’m in awe of you pal. Keep it up and keep ploughing on… we’re all rooting for you 🤝🤘💙

  • @ourvan9250
    @ourvan925010 ай бұрын

    Great video is always fantastic.

  • @veronicasmith1147
    @veronicasmith114710 ай бұрын

    Well done you🥰👏👏👏👏

  • @brianfarrelly7151
    @brianfarrelly715110 ай бұрын

    Amazing progress Tom - clocking up the miles every day. With the great weather, I’m surprised that you didn’t take a sea swim or two. Having a shower at the hostel must have been magic. Keep it up.

  • @olliebodman9771
    @olliebodman977110 ай бұрын

    My legs ache just watching this 😂😂👍

  • @paulmillen1758
    @paulmillen175810 ай бұрын

    Wonderful!

  • @stevecarter8846
    @stevecarter884610 ай бұрын

    Great vlog, we visited Conwy last year, great town with that stunning castle 👍

  • @NotASheep100
    @NotASheep1008 ай бұрын

    Love the vid ...really good..Good luck out there mate.. Shall enjoy your other vids...and will continue.. 😊

  • @briandolan2685
    @briandolan268510 ай бұрын

    Excellent video again Tom thanks 👍🏻🇮🇪☘️

  • @jamesduffy5019
    @jamesduffy501910 ай бұрын

    The British weather! Epic footage Tom, I’m totally absorbed in your Journey. Your gonna be as fit as any mountain goat! 🐐Power on fella👍

  • @davidwalker1617
    @davidwalker16179 ай бұрын

    "the bit of land below Liverpool"... Thanks Tom for putting us Wirral people on the map! Loving the videos every time

  • @stephenbutcher4084
    @stephenbutcher408410 ай бұрын

    Just can’t wait to see your next episode totally blown away with your achievements and the content of you filming.

  • @thenordskov
    @thenordskov10 ай бұрын

    Great effort mate, pushing some good miles!! Keep at it, all the best

  • @DaveyPalmer1
    @DaveyPalmer110 ай бұрын

    That was epic Tom. Such a contrast in terrain from the beginning of the video to the end. Awesome 👍

  • @colmantoner2648
    @colmantoner264810 ай бұрын

    Fantastic work you put in thank you for all the effort

  • @gilliancarter8982
    @gilliancarter898210 ай бұрын

    What an amazing achievement you are doing. Well done

  • @dick7051
    @dick705110 ай бұрын

    Well done Tom ,great progress ! Keep going !

  • @joeokane465
    @joeokane46510 ай бұрын

    Top man Tom, great effort.

  • @melcop
    @melcop10 ай бұрын

    Fantastic Tom 😊

  • @Norwaykarlsen
    @Norwaykarlsen10 ай бұрын

    Epic walk! Been following each week. It is inspiring

  • @bgbaltuth
    @bgbaltuth10 ай бұрын

    Oh marvelous video! Thank you for taking us along. Looking forward to next week !

  • @MsAngelwithin
    @MsAngelwithin10 ай бұрын

    Well done Tom, an amazing adventure, thanks for taking us along with you xx

  • @richardsherburn4816
    @richardsherburn481610 ай бұрын

    These videos are wonderful Tom🙂

  • @Mickman007
    @Mickman00710 ай бұрын

    Amazing vlog, how you carried that backpack in that heat was incredible. 👍

  • @waggytail289
    @waggytail28910 ай бұрын

    Amazing, Tom. You're a true adventurer! Great video. Thanks. Joe.

  • @joekelly7088
    @joekelly708810 ай бұрын

    Jez, well done Tom that was incredible. Stay safe out there 👍🇮🇪

  • @hughtempleton8640
    @hughtempleton864010 ай бұрын

    I am really enjoying watching your travels. Tom, thank you for sharing ❤️

  • @lorraineowen7978
    @lorraineowen797810 ай бұрын

    Keep at it Tom your doing amazing😃❤

  • @thebudgetbackpackers
    @thebudgetbackpackers10 ай бұрын

    Great video Tom. Loved the ending where you fade off into the mist. Safe trekking!

  • @garyd3704
    @garyd370410 ай бұрын

    Hi Tom, You are truly inspiring, so keep going..!

  • @xxxthestuffxxx
    @xxxthestuffxxx10 ай бұрын

    Great to see you walking through my local area, fun to spot the places I recognise!

  • @richardholland1116
    @richardholland111610 ай бұрын

    You have been walking on the routes I have done many times. It is a great part of the world. We lived in Chester in the past now in Shropshire. Great video and glad you are enjoying the area. Keep going... really enjoy watching your adventure / journey 👏

  • @Angela-1974
    @Angela-197410 ай бұрын

    Hat's off to you Tom for another great video with epic views ❤️👍

  • @anniedavis4569
    @anniedavis456910 ай бұрын

    I absolutely admire your sheer determination Tom all the miles you clocked up and the grueling hot weather with the steep climbs. Fantastic just love the videos. Keep drinking the water and rest

  • @ayersrockwhere
    @ayersrockwhere10 ай бұрын

    unbelievable stamina. Huge props and superb content, glad u got a few pints too

  • @user-fy6br4go2c
    @user-fy6br4go2c10 ай бұрын

    Incredible video this week, what a superhuman effort. Well done. M&L

  • @johnniecoles3925
    @johnniecoles392510 ай бұрын

    Amazing mate, keep going!

  • @PensionersinPortugal
    @PensionersinPortugal10 ай бұрын

    Brilliant, all those Welsh mountains, you're a star....and all fimed with such skill and passion. Thank you ❤

  • @LostInTransit

    @LostInTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    Next weeks video will be an ode to the welsh mountains! ⛰️⛰️⛰️ Thanks for the kind words ☺️

  • @orapronobis2149
    @orapronobis214910 ай бұрын

    Hey there Tom. So love the journey you are taking and the incredible history also you bring to us. Lot of love and hugs as you journey forward and till you see Isabelle. Soon.

  • @michaelstaunton1632
    @michaelstaunton163210 ай бұрын

    Best of luck with everything on your travels take care now 👍👍

  • @garymillerlcs
    @garymillerlcs10 ай бұрын

    Another great trip update Tom. Particularly interesting as you walked along the part of the canal I use locally. This is already an amazing achievement. Camping in La Bamba in future will seem like a first class hotel after this experience! I look forward to every week’s update. This is KZread at its best. Keep safe.

  • @philpoole5670
    @philpoole567010 ай бұрын

    Wow fantastic footage those sunsets beautiful…. And you looked shattered during some of those walks ….. keep going doing brilliantly 👍

  • @mileshebden
    @mileshebden10 ай бұрын

    Really enjoying watching your journey Tom. Your pace is amazing. Good luck with Wales and Snowden. Enjoy.

  • @andypotts8062
    @andypotts806210 ай бұрын

    You are making great progress..thanks for showing places we don't normally see. Looking forward to your journey through the Welsh mountains and eventually meeting Izzy again..very best wishes

  • @sueprior9184
    @sueprior918410 ай бұрын

    Well done Tom. You are amazing at walking and talking. Thanks for filming and sharing your adventure. 👏👏👏

  • @jonathankendrick248
    @jonathankendrick24810 ай бұрын

    Great video Tom, you’ve gone through my part of the world in North Wakes and was nice to see it through your eyes. Enjoy Eryri (snowdonia)!

  • @geoffhughes453
    @geoffhughes45310 ай бұрын

    Well done Tom. Hope you keeping your energy up for those Welsh hills. Keep safe mate.

  • @lianesoutham3856
    @lianesoutham385610 ай бұрын

    Hi Tom, I watched your latest video on my tv rather than my laptop and was so amazed by the quality that I am now rewatching The West Highland Way. Continuing to inspire, keep going. 👍🙂

  • @marleneduursma7788
    @marleneduursma778810 ай бұрын

    Bedankt voor de mooie beelden. Wens je veel succes, knap hoor dat je dit zo volhoud.

  • @MrSteveMG
    @MrSteveMG10 ай бұрын

    Another feast for the eyes Tom, great epsiode and fabulous viewing ! :O)

  • @lindashoemaker8940
    @lindashoemaker894010 ай бұрын

    Good afternoon Tom you are amazing don’t know how you keep going canals kool thru towns but your last trek up the mountains epic I’m not a fan of heat well done see ya soon take care😘🌸🌺🌿

  • @-DC-
    @-DC-10 ай бұрын

    Incredible how far you have made it already 💪

  • @jennymathewson
    @jennymathewson10 ай бұрын

    A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!

  • @mauranolan843
    @mauranolan84310 ай бұрын

    Well done Tom your sounding very chirpy❤❤❤❤.

  • @davidmurphy4198
    @davidmurphy419810 ай бұрын

    Well done m8 keep it going you inspire me to get out there I suffer with mental health issues but you keep me going well you and izabell inspire me thank you be strong

  • @paulhulley5969
    @paulhulley596910 ай бұрын

    Your doing really well, enjoy the journey too, epic mate🥾⛰⛺️🍻

  • @lindaking1240
    @lindaking124010 ай бұрын

    Loved every moment, thanks for taking us along, see you next time, big HI to Izzie I know you're watching too xx

  • @felixstroud-allen6283
    @felixstroud-allen628310 ай бұрын

    Well done Tom, truly amazing. You seem to be enjoying it the more it goes on. Nothing like centring yourself with nature. I bumped into a guy whilst on our van trip in Spain (we shared a washing machine at a super market) and it turns out we are both are following your journey. I’ve got one of his socks so I hope I bump into him in Portugal. Looking forward to next weeks vid. Well done!!!!

  • @pandrew3146
    @pandrew314610 ай бұрын

    Well done😊

  • @JBAviationIRL
    @JBAviationIRL10 ай бұрын

    Hi love the vids keep up great work from ireland😊

  • @palmyrarameikiene827
    @palmyrarameikiene82710 ай бұрын

    How nice you showed Chester, beautiful city! Some years we visited it and my husband left his cap in the pub😅... Greetings from Lithuania!

  • @sheisthelostgirl
    @sheisthelostgirl10 ай бұрын

    Loved this! I’m not really a KZread type person because my attention span is that of a fly, but I enjoyed every minute! Amazing what you’re achieving, would love to do something like that one day! Thanks for the inspiration 🤗

  • @LostInTransit

    @LostInTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    Aww shucks ☺️

  • @snowdoniaescape
    @snowdoniaescape10 ай бұрын

    Croeso I gymru Tom! I'm in awe that you carried on walking through that heatwave when I spent it hiding in the house doing as little as possible 😂

  • @mitchellman1975
    @mitchellman197510 ай бұрын

    Loving this walk. Very impressed with your welsh pronunciation 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 look forward to next Sunday.

  • @LostInTransit

    @LostInTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    Dioch!

  • @mitchellman1975

    @mitchellman1975

    10 ай бұрын

    Must be your Celtic rootes😀

  • @swordfish1414
    @swordfish141410 ай бұрын

    Good luck only just started watching yer videos and are really fun to watch and gives me ideas where I can go in wales as I spend most of my holidays there and any spare time when real life don’t get in the way

  • @thebazgaz
    @thebazgaz10 ай бұрын

    Brilliant stuff Tom. I recognise where you started this weeks vlog -it's about 1/2 mile from my home, as I said when you were in Scotland you would have been welcome to stay a night, have a shower food, bed and WiFi. Anyhow I can't believe the distance you have covered in the week. Glad you are enjoying it, keep well.

  • @jimowers3690
    @jimowers369010 ай бұрын

    Hey Tom. As usual, your determination, ability, will-power and resilience is admirable. Stay on your path & keep your goal in sight. We are similar in our determination and ability Tom. Stay safe & enjoy the experience. 🚶🏻🚶🏻🚶🏻🚶🏻

  • @hairymcclarey26
    @hairymcclarey2610 ай бұрын

    Absolutely loving the story telling of your trek Tom. But I’m worried about how little you appear to eat!! 🥾🏕️🍺

  • @DCScott-wo7cq
    @DCScott-wo7cq10 ай бұрын

    Hi Tom and Izz, love your enthusiasm. In Ireland we had that warm weather spell it was the weirdest weather I'd ever experienced. The night time temperatures for the time of year were off the charts. The summer cycle has moved on from our part of the planet so the sun overhead did not produce these temperatures, warm air from the south, maybe.

  • @palmyrarameikiene827

    @palmyrarameikiene827

    10 ай бұрын

    After years temperature in Dublin will be as in Rome😅

  • @veronicabalfourpaul2288
    @veronicabalfourpaul228810 ай бұрын

    eat more! Bravo!

  • @LostInTransit

    @LostInTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    Yes! I know for a fact I’m not eating enough. Need to up my calorie intake

  • @richardburton-melling5731
    @richardburton-melling573110 ай бұрын

    Ogwen valley has to be my favourite place in the uk been all over Scotland and the Lakes but I'm always drawn back to Ogwen

  • @bikerm123
    @bikerm12310 ай бұрын

    Good to see you have reached Wales. I'd agree canals get boring after a while

  • @Green-g1p
    @Green-g1p10 ай бұрын

    Are you following the Rugby World Cup Tom, England are doing Really well 👍 👏

  • @johnmull59
    @johnmull5910 ай бұрын

    That looked tougher than when you were getting drenched on the CWT. You are certainly showing what fantastic scenery we have in Britain. I feel a walk around Ireland needs to be the sequel!

  • @LostInTransit

    @LostInTransit

    10 ай бұрын

    Oooo, I like the sound of that. Re-do the WAW but on foot!

  • @johnmull59

    @johnmull59

    9 ай бұрын

    @@LostInTransit ...and as a warm up (or warm down) The Isle of Man?

  • @123boat
    @123boat10 ай бұрын

    Top man 😀

  • @kaikito7662
    @kaikito766210 ай бұрын

    ( Strange thing to say, but....) once your walk has ended I'll watch every video of your walk back-to-back. Why? As a kind of homage to the fella who inspired me to begin hiking when I was only eight years old: John Hillaby. I actually read his ' Journey Through Britain ' when I was eight.( God alone knows how often I've read it since then ). Your videos come close to the route, and the places, he would have trekked through. So thanks for re-awakening my feet.