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I’ve done it!

 After 101 phenomenal days of walking and an unbelievable 1346.7 miles, I finally arrived at John O’Groats this afternoon. I am so pleased and so relieved. As you might imagine, the family and I are spending the evening celebrating, and I’ve been banned from writing my blog tonight!

So a blog post will be coming out tomorrow with more detail on the eventful Day 101, but for now if you will forgive me, I shall kick off my boots, relax and enjoy a glass of prosecco!

Location: John o' Groats KW1, UK

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  1. AnonymousJune 23, 2025 at 10:02 PM

    EPIC! Congratulations Anne. Enjoy the celebrations. Alice JE X

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  2. AnonymousJune 24, 2025 at 6:55 AM

    Unbelievable 👏👏👏👏👏👏
    Huge congratulations Anne.🥂
    I’ll miss reading your blog every morning!!

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  3. AnonymousJune 24, 2025 at 7:13 AM

    Awesome. What an achievement. I have enjoyed dipping into reading your blog on weekly train journeys. Hope you enjoyed the celebrations last night.

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  4. SarieJune 24, 2025 at 7:28 AM

    Many congratulations. I have so enjoyed reading your blogs with my breakfast every morning. Phenomenal achievement.xxx

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  5. AnonymousJune 24, 2025 at 7:30 AM

    Well Done and so many bird comments, sign says 874 miles so you did not do it as the crow flies ;-)

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  6. AnonymousJune 24, 2025 at 11:35 AM

    Well done indeed. Never doubted you would do it, but I was a bit worried about the g[ute. Much love - see you soon. Mum would have been so pleased. Dad xxx

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  7. AnonymousJune 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM

    Congratulations Anne - we’ve been reading your blog with great anticipation every day. Well done and haste you back to Scotland
    I hope you have enjoyed your celebrations.
    Joy 😊

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  8. AnonymousJune 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM

    Well done, may I assume some of the party celebrated with a wee dram rather than prosecco?
    xxx Dave and Jackie

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  9. AnonymousJune 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM

    Absolutely fantastic. You have achieved something really special, supported by a wonderful family. Very well done!

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