JOHN O’GROATS TO LAND’S END 2026

 

WALKING 4 HOPE CAMPAIGN WALK

Start Date: Friday 17th April 2026 – John O’Groats
Finish Date: Wednesday 3rd June 2026 – Land’s End
Distance: Approximately 1000 miles
Duration: 48 Days

 

THE MISSION

On 17th April 2026, John Bell and Graham Lynk will begin a journey across the UK to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention, while supporting the continued development of Walking 4 Hope.

This campaign is about reaching those who are struggling, bringing communities together, and promoting resilience, connection, and hope. It also supports the long-term goal of establishing a Walking 4 Hope basecamp in the Midlands to expand support for families and young people.

 

JOHN BELL AND GRAHAM LYNK

John Bell, founder of Walking 4 Hope, is a bereaved father and suicide survivor who has committed his life to supporting others through action, community, and lived experience.

Graham Lynk joins John for the full journey. Graham is also a bereaved father, having lost his son Sean, and has carried out powerful and inspiring work in suicide prevention.

Together, they walk side by side, carrying a shared message that no one should feel alone.

 

THE BATHTUB CHALLENGE

Throughout the journey, John will carry a 15kg bathtub across the full distance.

The bathtub represents the invisible weight carried by those living with mental health struggles, grief, trauma, and suicidal thoughts.

The bathtub carries names and memories of loved ones lost, alongside a memorial flag. John will walk dressed as Deadpool in honour of his son Jake.

Every mile is for those who feel they cannot continue.

 

FULL ROUTE BREAKDOWN

 

SECTION 1: JOHN O’GROATS TO INVERNESS – 6 DAYS – 125 MILES

 

Day 1 – Friday 17th April 2026
John O’Groats to Wick – 17 Miles
07:00 – 09:00 John O’Groats to Freswick 4 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Freswick Old Church)
09:30 – 12:00 Freswick to Keiss 6 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Keiss Harbour)
12:30 – 16:30 Keiss to Wick 8 miles (Ending at Wick Coast Guard Station)

 

Day 2 – Saturday 18th April
Wick to Dunbeath – 21 Miles
07:00 – 10:30 Wick to Warligoe 7 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Warligoe Steps Car Park)
11:00 – 14:30 Warligoe to Lybster 7 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The Portland Hotel)
15:00 – 18:30 Lybster to Dunbeath 7 miles (Ending at Dunbeath Spar Shop)

 

Day 3 – Sunday 19th April
Dunbeath to Lothbeg – 22 Miles
07:00 – 11:30 Dunbeath to Badbea 9 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Badbea Car Park)
12:00 – 15:00 Badbea to Helmsdale 6 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The Bannock Burn Inn)
15:30 – 19:00 Helmsdale to Lothbeg 7 miles (Ending at Loth Burn River Crossing)

 

Day 4 – Monday 20th April
Lothbeg to Dornoch – 22 Miles
07:00 – 09:30 Lothbeg to Brora 5 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Lindas Cafe)
10:00 – 13:00 Brora to Golspie 6 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Poppies Coffee Shop)
13:30 – 19:00 Golspie to Dornoch 11 miles (Ending at The Talls Pine Restaurant)

 

Day 5 – Tuesday 21st April
Dornoch to Invergordon – 20 Miles
07:00 – 10:30 Dornoch to Morangie 7 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Glen Morangie Distillery)
11:00 – 14:30 Morangie to Kildary 7 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Kens Garage)
15:00 – 17:30 Kildary to Invergordon 5 miles (Ending at The Ship Inn Hotel)

 

Day 6 – Wednesday 22nd April
Invergordon to Inverness – 23 Miles
05:30 – 08:00 Invergordon to Skiatch 5 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Novar Arms Hotel)
08:30 – 11:30 Skiatch to Culbokie 6 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The Culbokie Inn)
12:00 – 18:00 Culbokie to Inverness 12 miles (Ending at Inverness Castle)

 

SECTION 2: INVERNESS TO FORT WILLIAM – 4 DAYS – 75 MILES

 

Day 7 – Thursday 23rd April
Inverness to Drumnadrochit – 19 Miles
06:00 – 09:00 Inverness to Craig Leach 6 miles (Break/Meeting Point in Forest Area)
09:30 – 12:30 Craig Leach to Loch Laide 6 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Loch Laide Car Park)
13:00 – 16:30 Loch Laide to Drumnadrochit 7 miles (Ending at Drumnadrochit High School)

 

Day 8 – Friday 24th April
Drumnadrochit to Invermoriston – 15 Miles
07:30 – 10:30 Drumnadrochit to Grotaig 6 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Loch Ness Clay Works Cafe)
11:00 – 13:30 Grotaig to Alltsigh 5 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The Lochside Hostel)
14:00 – 16:00 Alltsigh to Invermoriston 4 miles (Ending at Lann Dearg Studios)

 

Day 9 – Saturday 25th April
Invermoriston to Laggan Locks – 20 Miles
06:00 – 10:00 Invermoriston to Fort Augustus 8 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The Bothy Restaurant and Bar)
10:30 – 14:30 Fort Augustus to Invergarry 8 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The Invergarry Hotel)
15:00 – 17:00 Invergarry to Laggan Locks 4 miles (Ending at The Eagle Barge Inn)

 

Day 10 – Sunday 26th April
Laggan Locks to Fort William – 21 Miles
08:00 – 12:00 Laggan Locks to Clunes 8 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Clunes Car Park)
12:30 – 14:30 Clunes to Gairlochy 4 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The Swing Bridge)
15:00 – 19:30 Gairlochy to Fort William 9 miles (Ending at The War Memorial)

 

Day 11 – Monday 27th April
Rest Day

 

SECTION 3: FORT WILLIAM TO GLASGOW – 5 DAYS – 105 MILES

 

Day 12 – Tuesday 28th April
Fort William to Altnafeadh – 20 Miles
06:00 – 09:30 Fort William to Old Shielings 7 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Stopping Point)
10:00 – 13:00 Old Shielings to Kinlochleven 6 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The Tailrace Inn)
13:00 – 17:00 Kinlochleven to Altnafeadh 7 miles (Ending at Altnafeadh Viewpoint)

 

Day 13 – Wednesday 29th April
Altnafeadh to Tyndrum – 22 Miles
06:00 – 08:30 Altnafeadh to Glencoe 5 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Glencoe Mountain Cafe)
09:00 – 13:00 Glencoe to Inveroran 8 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The Inveroran Hotel)
13:30 – 18:00 Inveroran to Tyndrum 9 miles (Ending at The Trekkers Hut)

 

Day 14 – Thursday 30th April
Tyndrum to Inversnaid – 19 Miles
06:00 – 10:30 Tyndrum to Derrydaroch 9 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Balmaha Visitors Centre)
11:00 – 13:30 Derrydaroch to Ardleish 5 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Oakwood Garden Centre)
14:00 – 16:30 Ardleish to Inversnaid 5 miles (Ending at The Inversnaid Hotel)

 

Day 15 – Friday 1st May
Inversnaid to Drymen – 22 Miles
07:00 – 10:30 Inversnaid to Rowardennan 7 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Rowardennan Hotel)
11:00 – 15:00 Rowardennan to Balmaha 8 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The Oak Tree Inn)
15:30 – 19:00 Balmaha to Drymen 7 miles (Ending at The Winnock Hotel)

 

Day 16 – Saturday 2nd May
Drymen to Glasgow – 22 Miles
08:00 – 11:00 Drymen to Dumgoyne 6 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Dumgoyne Distillery)
11:30 – 14:30 Dumgoyne to Milngavie 6 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The West Highland Way Start Post)
15:00 – 19:00 Milngavie to Glasgow 10 miles (Ending at The Govan Bridge)

 

Day 17 – Sunday 3rd May
Rest Day

 

SECTION 4: GLASGOW TO KENDAL – 6 DAYS – 158 MILES

 

Day 18 – Monday 4th May
Glasgow to Kirkmuirhill – 25 Miles
06:00 – 09:10 Glasgow to Cambuslang 8 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Greggs)
09:40 – 12:50 Cambuslang to Coven Bridge 8 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The Avonbridge Hotel)
13:20 – 16:50 Coven Bridge to Kirkmuirhill 9 miles (Ending at Kirkmuirhill Parish Church)

 

Day 19 – Tuesday 5th May
Kirkmuirhill to Elvanfoot – 24 Miles
06:00 – 09:10 Kirkmuirhill to Parkhall 8 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Parkhall Bridge)
09:40 – 13:10 Parkhall to Abington 9 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Abington Fire Station)
13:40 – 16:30 Abington to Elvanfoot 7 miles (Ending at The Navvies Graveyard)

 

Day 20 – Wednesday 6th May
Elvanfoot to Lockerbie – 27 Miles
06:00 – 10:00 Elvanfoot to Middlegill 10 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Middlegill Farm)
10:30 – 14:30 Middlegill to Johnstone Bridge 10 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The Premier Inn)
15:00 – 17:50 Johnstone Bridge to Lockerbie 7 miles (Ending at The Kings Arms Hotel)

 

Day 21 – Thursday 7th May
Lockerbie to Carlisle – 27 Miles
06:00 – 09:30 Lockerbie to Kirtlebridge 9 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Bonshaw Tower)
10:00 – 12:50 Kirtlebridge to Gretna 7 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Gretna Green Services)
13:20 – 17:50 Gretna to Carlisle 11 miles (Ending at Carlisle Cathedral)

 

Day 22 – Friday 8th May
Carlisle to Askham – 26 Miles
06:00 – 09:30 Carlisle to Swathwaite Head 9 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Ivegill CofE School)
10:00 – 13:30 Swathwaite Head to Little Blencow 9 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Blencow Bridge)
14:00 – 17:10 Little Blencow to Askham 8 miles (Ending at Askham Hall)

 

Day 23 – Saturday 9th May
Askham to Kendal – 29 Miles
06:00 – 09:10 Askham to Shap 8 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The Kings Arms Hotel)
09:40 – 13:40 Shap to Tebay 10 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The Cross Keys Inn)
14:10 – 18:40 Tebay to Kendal 11 miles (Ending at Askham Hall)

 

Day 24 – Sunday 10th May
Rest Day

 

SECTION 5: KENDAL TO WREXHAM – 5 DAYS – 118 MILES

 

Day 25 – Monday 11th May
Kendal to Lancaster – 26 Miles
07:00 – 10:10 Kendal to Milnthorpe 8 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The Bulls Head Hotel)
10:40 – 13:50 Milnthorpe to Carnforth 8 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The Royal Station Hotel)
14:20 – 18:20 Carnforth to Lancaster 10 miles (Ending at Lancaster University)

 

Day 26 – Tuesday 12th May
Lancaster to Bamber Bridge – 25 Miles
07:00 – 10:10 Lancaster to Garstang 8 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The Royal Oak)
10:40 – 13:50 Garstang to Broughton 8 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The Marriott Hotel)
14:20 – 17:50 Broughton to Bamber Bridge 9 miles (Ending at Sainsburys)

 

Day 27 – Wednesday 13th May
Bamber Bridge to Haydock – 26 Miles
07:00 – 10:10 Bamber Bridge to Eccleston 8 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The Brown Cow)
10:40 – 15:05 Eccleston to Orrell 11 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The Stag Inn)
15:35 – 18:25 Orrell to Haydock 7 miles (Ending at The Mercure)

 

Day 28 – Thursday 14th May
Haydock to Hoole – 27 Miles
07:00 – 10:10 Haydock to Warrington 8 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Papyrus)
12:00 – 16:50 Warrington to Helsby 12 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The Helsby Tap)
17:20 – 20:10 Helsby to Hoole 7 miles (Ending at Hoole Hall Hotel)

 

Day 29 – Friday 15th May
Hoole to Wrexham – 15 Miles
07:00 – 11:00 Hoole to Gresford 10 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The Red Lion)
11:30 – 13:30 Gresford to Wrexham 5 miles (Ending at The Miners Project)

 

Day 30 – Saturday 16th May
Rest Day

 

SECTION 6: WREXHAM TO CRIBBS CAUSEWAY – 6 DAYS – 152 MILES

 

Day 31 – Sunday 17th May
Wrexham to Queens Head – 25 Miles
07:00 – 10:10 Wrexham to Cefn Mawr 8 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The Eagles Inn)
10:40 – 13:30 Cefn Mawr to Rhosweil 7 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Dobbies Garden Centre)
14:00 – 18:00 Rhosweil to Queens Head 10 miles (Ending at The Queens Head)

 

Day 32 – Monday 18th May
Queens Head to Dorrington – 25 Miles
07:00 – 10:30 Queens Head to Baschurch 9 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The Admiral Duncan)
11:00 – 14:30 Baschurch to Shrewsbury 9 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Tesco Superstore)
15:00 – 18:00 Shrewsbury to Dorrington 7 miles (Ending at Dorrington Horseshoes)

 

Day 33 – Tuesday 19th May
Dorrington to Ludlow – 25 Miles
07:00 – 10:10 Dorrington to Church Stretton 8 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Church Stretton Railway Station)
10:40 – 13:50 Church Stretton to Craven Arms 8 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Craven Arms Railway Station)
14:20 – 18:00 Craven Arms to Ludlow 9 miles (Ending at Ludlow Castle)

 

Day 34 – Wednesday 20th May
Ludlow to Sutton St Nicholas – 24 Miles
08:00 – 10:50 Ludlow to Orleton 7 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The Maidenhead)
11:20 – 14:10 Orleton to Leominster 7 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Tesco Superstore)
14:40 – 18:40 Leominster to Sutton St Nicholas 10 miles (Ending at Sutton Primary Academy)

 

Day 35 – Thursday 21st May
Sutton St Nicholas to Monmouth – 25 Miles
08:00 – 10:30 Sutton St Nicholas to Hereford 6 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Tesco Superstore)
11:00 – 15:30 Hereford to St Weonards 11 miles (Break/Meeting Point at St Weonards Post Office)
16:00 – 19:15 St Weonards to Monmouth 8 miles (Ending at Tesco Extra)

 

Day 36 – Friday 22nd May
Monmouth to Cribbs Causeway – 28 Miles
07:00 – 09:50 Monmouth to Bigswier 7 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Bigswier Bridge)
10:20 – 14:20 Bigswier to Chepstow 10 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Tesco Superstore)
14:50 – 19:15 Chepstow to Cribbs Causeway 11 miles (Ending at The Bristol Zoo Project)

 

Day 37 – Saturday 23rd May
Rest Day

 

SECTION 7: CRIBBS CAUSEWAY TO LAND’S END – 11 DAYS – 239 MILES

 

Day 38 – Sunday 24th May
Cribbs Causeway to Banwell – 26 Miles
07:00 – 09:50 Cribbs Causeway to Gordano 7 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Gordano Services)
10:20 – 15:10 Gordano to Congresbury 12 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The Congresbury Arms)
15:40 – 18:30 Congresbury to Banwell 7 miles (Ending at The Bell Inn)

 

Day 39 – Monday 25th May
Banwell to Quantocks – 25 Miles
07:00 – 10:10 Banwell to East Brent 8 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The Brent Knoll Inn)
10:40 – 14:40 East Brent to Bridgwater 10 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Somerset Brick Museum)
15:10 – 18:00 Bridgwater to Quantocks 7 miles (Ending at Quantocks Car Park)

 

Day 40 – Tuesday 26th May
Quantocks to Sampford Peverell – 26 Miles
07:00 – 10:10 Quantocks to Taunton 8 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Somerset Cricket Club)
10:40 – 13:30 Taunton to Wellington 7 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Asda Wellington)
14:00 – 18:30 Wellington to Sampford Peverell 11 miles (Ending at The Globe Inn)

 

Day 41 – Wednesday 27th May
Sampford Peverell to Crediton – 21 Miles
07:00 – 09:50 Sampford Peverell to Tiverton 7 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Tiverton Castle)
10:20 – 13:30 Tiverton to Cheriton Fitzpaine 8 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The Half Moon Inn)
14:00 – 16:30 Cheriton Fitzpaine to Crediton 6 miles (Ending at Tesco Superstore)

 

Day 42 – Thursday 28th May
Crediton to Okehampton – 20 Miles
09:00 – 11:30 Crediton to Helmoors Down 6 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Car Park)
12:00 – 15:15 Helmoors Down to South Zeal 8 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The Kings Arms)
15:45 – 18:15 South Zeal to Okehampton 6 miles (Ending at The Fountain Inn)

 

Day 43 – Friday 29th May
Okehampton to Launceston – 21 Miles
09:00 – 11:50 Okehampton to Bridestowe 7 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The White Hart)
12:20 – 15:50 Bridestowe to Lifton 9 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Lifton Creamery)
16:20 – 18:20 Lifton to Launceston 5 miles (Ending at Tesco Superstore)

 

Day 44 – Saturday 30th May
Launceston to Bodmin – 27 Miles
07:00 – 10:30 Launceston to Henwood 9 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Henwood Barns)
11:00 – 14:30 Henwood to St Neot 9 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The London Inn)
15:00 – 18:30 St Neot to Bodmin 9 miles (Ending at Bodmin Jail Hotel)

 

Day 45 – Sunday 31st May
Bodmin to Carland Cross – 25 Miles
07:00 – 10:10 Bodmin to Roche 8 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The CoOp)
10:40 – 13:50 Roche to White Cross 8 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Parkdean Resorts)
14:20 – 18:00 White Cross to Carland Cross 9 miles (Ending at Shell Service Station)

 

Day 46 – Monday 1st June
Carland Cross to Redruth – 17 Miles
10:00 – 13:10 Carland Cross to Shortlanesend 8 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The Old Plough)
13:40 – 15:40 Shortlanesend to Chacewater 5 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The Kings Head)
15:10 – 17:40 Chacewater to Redruth 4 miles (Ending at Redruth Football Club)

 

Day 47 – Tuesday 2nd June
Redruth to Penzance – 21 Miles
07:00 – 09:30 Redruth to Barripper 6 miles (Break/Meeting Point at Barripper Village Hall)
10:00 – 11:30 Barripper to Leedstown 4 miles (Break/Meeting Point at The Duke of Leeds)
12:00 – 16:30 Leedstown to Penzance 11 miles (Ending at St Michaels Mount)

 

Day 48 – Wednesday 3rd June
Penzance to Land’s End – 10 Miles
07:00 – 11:00 Penzance to Land’s End 10 miles (Ending at The Signpost Land’s End)

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THOSE JOINING

Anyone wishing to join sections of the walk must take full responsibility for themselves.

The route includes roads, trails, uneven ground, and challenging terrain. Individuals must research their chosen section and ensure they are appropriately prepared.

Walking 4 Hope, John Bell, and Graham Lynk accept no responsibility for individuals joining the walk.

The route is finalised but may be subject to slight alterations due to weather, closures, terrain conditions, or awareness opportunities.

 

DAILY UPDATES

John will provide daily updates via his Facebook page, including location, timings, and any route adjustments.

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LOOKING AHEAD

Following completion, John will continue the campaign by carrying the bathtub across all 214 Wainwrights in the Lake District throughout 2026 and 2027.

 

FINAL MESSAGE

If you are struggling, this journey is for you.

If you cannot carry the weight right now, we will carry it with you.