Ive finished! Ive walked 1200 miles in 7 weeks and 4 days! Ive walked along roads, through fields, along rivers, over moors and over mountains. Ive had all sorts of weather from scortching hot to bitterly cold, gale winds, fog, thunder and lightening, but on the whole I think Ive been very lucky with the weather! Its been very hard mentally and physically at times but also very enjoyable and life enhancing. The wildlife and scenery have been amazing and I was even lucky enough to see an otter and just yesterday a seal. I will continue with the blog during my recovery time in Orkney as I know some people are interested to see the amazing sights of these islands. My thanks to everyone that has followed my blog for your encouragement and your generous donations to Naomis House Childrens Hopsice. It gives me great pleasure to know my efforts will help to support such a worthy cause.


LEJOG - Lands End John O Groats

Thanks for visiting my blog... This expedition has been two months in the planning and training and will hopefully be two months in the execution. I will endeavour to entertain you with a few tales and interesting pictures of my trip as I travel the length of Great Britain in my Lejog challenge... so please call back and send me messages of support to boost my tired legs!

I am collecting sponsorship for Naomi's House childrens hospice. Naomis house provides support and respite care to people under the age of 18 who are unlikely to live in to adulthood. They have two facilities in Hampshire costing 45 million per year to run, serving sick children in seven counties. They are 93% funded by charitable donations.

You can sponsor my trek at http://www.justgiving.com/Malcolm-Woodford

Sunday, 9 May 2010

Day two was at least less eventful than day one! I got up after a
fantastic nights sleep and went for another walk! It didn't rain today
happily but it's been pretty overcast and cold all day. The feet and
knees are sore but holding up well. I stopped for a burger and a cup
of tea for lunch near Porthowan and then walked some more! Today's
picture was taken near there, a little house with a very big chimney!
Do you think they have a big fireplace? Having not started until half
past ten I am some ten miles short of my target of Newquay this
evening but have found a great little campsite for only four pounds
with hot water and a toilet and a sunset view. What more does a guy
need.

Daily stats:
Start - St Ives
Finish - Barkla Shop
Miles - I'm sure I covered twenty but it looks less on the map after
all the weaving
Miles to go - about 970

That's all folks ;-)

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