John O'Groats

United Kingdom / Scotland / Wick /

The most northeasterly village in Great Britain and Scotland, and a popular tourist destination as a result, although the most northern point is actually nearby at Dunnet Head. Its name comes from a Dutchman called Jan de Groot who ran a ferry service to the Orkney Islands nearby. It is 603 miles as the crow flies from Land's End, and 874 miles by road.

Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_o'Groats

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Coordinates: 58°38'11"N 3°3'53"W

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kencummings

There are a fascinating set of speed records set between here and Land's End. usually south to North. Two are bicycle - under two days and Harrier Jump Jet - about half an hour.

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