The Long Tread - Starts 15th April 2023

What is The Long Tread?

The Long Tread is a unique challenge that will commence on April 15th, 2023 and is expected to last around 42 days. The goal of this challenge is to set a new world record, and world first by pulling a tyre down the entire length of the United Kingdom. Dominic Renshaw is undertaking this task, and no one has ever tried to accomplish this feat before. The journey will involve walking 2 million steps, scaling 30,000 feet (which is equivalent to the height of Mt Everest), burning about 200,000 calories, and pulling a spare tyre.

Why attempt The Long Tread?

Dominic Renshaw is driven to attempt The Long Tread due to his lifelong pursuit of outdoor activities and adventures. After facing a near-death experience while climbing Mt Everest, he decided to raise funds for Blackdog Outdoors while also promoting the importance of mental health issues and the connection to nature.

There are specific rules that must be followed during The Long Tread Challenge.

1) The journey will begin in John O Groats and end in Lands End

2) The tyre must be pulled the entire way.

3) Camping all the way in my own tent - No hotels, or B & B’s are allowed.

4) Cooking my own food is also mandatory, and no restaurants or cafes are permitted.

5) There will be no backup support or anyone following Dominic, including nobody responsible for booking his campsites.


Route / Progress (Orange pin is Dom)

This is main route I will be taking, however where possible I will take the quieter road/cycle path to get to the marked campsite. Far easier to do on-route than trying to plot it all out.

Daily Update On YouTube

I am uploading a daily video showing The Long Tread progress. You can click the 3 lines in the top right of the video to select the latest video. Remember to click subscribe to get daily reminders.

On a desktop you will see three lines in the top right corner which you can click to scroll to the latest video. On a mobile it is easier to simply click straight through to YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwtb1ft8evkAAQl9rQnF0FmjjDtXZrdoD

Fund Raising Update

My fundraising progress for The Long Tread - Please donate.

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The Long Tread - John O' Groats To Lands End

This is all part of the training I am doing for the South Pole solo world record attempt I am doing in November 2024.

Raising funds for BlackDog Outdoors - Please donate

"The Long Tread" - Raising awareness of mental health - GoFundMe

John O'Groats is a small village located in the far north-eastern corner of Scotland, while Land's End is the westernmost point of mainland England. The distance between these two points is approximately 603 miles (970 kilometres) as the crow flies, however by most direct route by road is around 850 miles (1368 Kilometres).

The journey from John O'Groats to Land's End has become a popular challenge for long-distance walkers and cyclists, and many people attempt to complete the journey each year. The route passes through some of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes in the United Kingdom, including the Scottish Highlands, the Lake District, and the English countryside.

The tradition of completing the John O'Groats to Land's End journey dates back to the late 19th century, when it was first undertaken as a long-distance walking challenge. Since then, the journey has become a popular way for people to raise money for charities and to test their endurance and determination.

I will become the first person ever to pull a tyre, as seen in the image above from John O' Groats to Lands End in April/May 2023, and thus completing The Long Tread.

You can follow my weekly progress on my YouTube Channel Resetting your compass.

Rules for The Long Tread challenge

The route for The Long Tread - April/May 2023