Land’s End to John O’Groats

Girls in the Sixth Form were treated to a truly inspiring lecture from Judith Tallis recently as part of our Inspirational Women’s Lecture Series.  Judith has walked the length of Britain from Land’s End to John O’Groats and she came to tell her story. It wasn’t a story just about walking a great distance but about reaching for personal goals, sticking with a plan and how it is possible to retain the determination to achieve even when times get tough.  

Judith took the girls on her 1050 mile, three month journey from start to finish, with amusing and interesting stories from along the way. The places she visited included Bodmin and Dartmoor, Gloucester, Wigan, Kendal, Carlisle, Lockerbie, the West Highlands and Fort William.

Judith took many months to plan the journey, in order to ensure she walked the right amount each day and that her route would be possible. She mainly walked using canal paths and stayed in Bed and Breakfasts.

She told the girls that through her journey she discovered that people are generally good and helpful and that any fear can be conquered if you put your heart into it. Her adventure gave her time to reflect, an opportunity to connect with nature and the outcome was that she now feels much more confident in tackling difficult situations. She left the girls with some words of wisdom for their future endeavours, “enjoy the moment, be yourself, perseverance pays off and do something extraordinary, do something you want to do!”

Amreen B (Lower Sixth) said, “Personally I have never been much of a walker but Judith taught me that her journey applies to all circumstances. To be able to achieve your goals you have to allow determination and courage to lead you and to not give up because in the end the results leave you satisfied and proud.”

Pictures show: Judith Tallis talking to Sixth Form girls.

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