John O Groats to Lands End

The Charities we are supporting...

The Charities we are supporting...
http://www.bestchances.org.uk/
We have decided to cycle the length of the country from John O Groats to Lands End in aid of two charities that are very close to our hearts. Both charities have a similar goal to improve the lives of disadvantaged young people albeit it in very different areas of the world. The Zambia IDEALS project is dedicated to empowering young people who are living in poverty using sport as a basis and educating communities about the issues surrounding HIV/AIDS. This work is carried out in one of the most socially and economically deprived areas of the world namely Lusaka, Zambia. Best Chances is a UK based charity which works in some of the most deprived areas of the country and aims to offer young people the best chances in life by breaking down financial barriers which prevent them from fulfilling their dreams. Both of these charities are currently carrying out tremendous work and have been involved in transforming the lives of many, young, deprived individuals. This work is obviously very dependent on funding and it is for this reason that we both felt we should do our bit by trying to raise some funds to allow this fantastic work to continue.

Thursday 20 May 2010

Getting to John O Groats

We have got all of our trains booked from Birmingham New Street all the way to Thurso (the closest station to John O Groats). We will be leaving Birmingham bright and early on Monday the 21st of June and will eventually arrive in Thurso just before 10PM that evening. Train detail are............

  • 08.03 ~ Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverley (Virgin Trains)
  • 13.05 ~ Arrive Edinburgh Waverley
  • 13.35 ~ Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness (Scotrail)
  • 17.05 ~ Arrive Inverness
  • 17.15 ~ Inverness to Dingwall (Scotrail)
  • 17.46 ~ Arrive Dingwall
  • 18.29 ~ Dingwall to Thurso (Scotrail)
  • 21.45 ~ Arrive Thurso

We will then be heading straight to the Weigh Inn in Thurso for a well needed nights sleep!!

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