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John o'Groats

Meaning of "John o'Groats" in the English dictionary

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WHAT DOES JOHN O'GROATS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

John o' Groats

Coordinates: 58°38′N 3°04′W / 58.64°N 3.07°W / 58.64; -3.07 John o' Groats is a village in the Highland council area of Scotland. It is often called "The start of Great Britain" as John o' Groats is on the northeastern tip of Scotland. Part of the county of Caithness, John o' Groats is popular with tourists because it is generally regarded as the most northerly settlement on the island of Great Britain, although this is not a claim made by its inhabitants and is in fact false. It is however one end of the longest distance between two inhabited points on the island of Great Britain, Land's End being the other. John o' Groats is 876 miles away from Land's End. As Land's End is on the far southern end of Great Britain, the length of Great Britain is 876 miles long.. John o' Groats is 690 miles from London, 280 miles from Edinburgh, 6 miles from the Orkney Isles and 2,200 miles from the North Pole. It is 4.25 miles from the uninhabited island of Stroma. A passenger ferry operates from John o' Groats to Burwick on South Ronaldsay in Orkney.

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WORDS THAT END LIKE JOHN O'GROATS

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约翰o´Groats
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John o´Groats
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John o´Groats
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जॉन o´Groats
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O´Groats جون
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Джон O´Groats
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John o´Groats
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জন অগ্রুজ
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John o´Groats
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John o´Groats
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John o´Groats
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ジョンo´Groats
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존 o´Groats
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John o´Groats
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John O´Groats
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ஜான் ஓ´ராட்ஸ்
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जॉन ओग्रेट्स
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John o´Groats
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John o´Groats
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John o´Groats
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Джон O´Groats
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John O´Groats
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John o´Groats
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John o´Groats
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John o´Groats
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John o´Groats
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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «JOHN O'GROATS»

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The End to End Cycle Route: Land's End to John o' Groats
This handy pocket guidebook offers a detailed route description of an End to End cycle route from Land's End to John o' Groats, with over 350 OS grid refs included for GPS navigation.
Nick Mitchell, 2012
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Mud, Sweat & Gears: Cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats ...
The tale of a scenic cycling trip—including an index of the 50 finest beers tasted on the trip "One more wouldn't hurt," said Mick.
Ellie Bennett, 2013
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Bike Britain: Cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats
This book tells you how to do it, as Britain is the perfect place to explore by bike - a compact island with a vast network of quiet roads linking charming villages and historic sites.
Paul Salter, 2002
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Lands End to John O'Groats with A Bus Pass and A Dog
Some of these are referred to as "Rants" made on the author's own admission as being a "grumpy old man". the detailed planning and preparation of the trip is explained that deliberately took in many historic towns and cities.
Eric Newton, 2011
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From John O' Groats to Land's End
A comprehensive account of a nine week journey at the end of the 19th century
Robert & John Naylor, 2007
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From Wits' End to John O'Groats: A Journey by Les Roberts
This book is Les's account of the highs and lows of what would be a journey of determination and re-discovery. Part travelogue, part cyclist's tale and part memoire, it is a story of courage, endeavour - and some very memorable puddings!
Les Roberts, 2009
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When I Walk, I Bounce: Walking from Land's End to John O'Groats
Convinced that walking from Land's End to John o'Groats will be a pleasant way to spend the summer, Mark Moxon soon discovers that there's a lot more to crossing Britain than simply putting one foot in front of the other.
Mark Moxon, 2007
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Ten Bodies, Two Bikes and a Boil - Lands End to John ...
This book is a must read for anyone contemplating the challenge and includes daily maps, road and traffic conditions as well as the contour of the route.
Chris Gooderham, 2008
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The End to End Trail: A Long Distance Footpath from Land's ...
GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY Land's End is not the most southerly point in England, and John O'Groats is not the most northerly point in Scotland – these honours belong to the Lizard and Dunnet Head respectively. The reason Land's End ...
Andy Robinson, 2007
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Lands End to John O'Groats Cycle Guide
This guidebook describes the classic cycle tour from Lands End to John O'Groats, which can be completed in a couple of weeks, but with enough leisure to enjoy the variety of British landscapes along the way.
Simon Brown, 1995

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Findon road rage attack: Family release moving tribute to Donald Lock
His son continued saying that he had cycled from Lands' End to John O'Groats for charity and had been a lifelong supporter of Brighton and ... «International Business Times UK, Jul 15»
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Charity cycle and fundraiser in aid of Combat Stress underway …
A BID to cycle from Land's End to John O'Groats in aid of charity is well underway at the Windwhistle Inn. The weekend-long event is taking ... «Western Gazette, Jul 15»
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Brothers cycle 950-mile John O'Groats to Land's End charity ride in …
Ryan and Jack Holden, from Desford, completed the gruelling 950-mile ride from John O'Groats to Land's End in just nine days. The former ... «Leicester Mercury, Jul 15»
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Rutherglen man set to cycle the length of the UK to raise money for …
Colin Mackintosh (35) will cycle Lands End to John O'Groats' (LEJOG) to raise funds for Parkinson's UK in tribute of his mum Liz, who suffers ... «Scottish Daily Record, Jul 15»
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Call to get behind LeJOG pooch | John O'Groat Journal | News
The pooch, who reached Fort William on Sunday, has so far walked over 1100 miles and is due to arrive at John O'Groats on August 2 ... «John O'Groat Journal, Jul 15»
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Cycling challenge raises thousands for Youth Action Wiltshire
The route from Land's End to John O'Groats took in Wales and Ireland, along with the Scottish islands of Mull and Skye. Community First trustee Piers Dibben ... «The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald, Jul 15»
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Fun in the sun raises £1150
Julian has helped raise thousands of pounds for the charity over the years. He is now planning a cycle ride from Land's End to John O'Groats ... «Daventry Express, Jul 15»
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Cardiff student cycles from Land's End to John O'Groats to raise …
Emily Burnell, 19, from Rhiwbina, cycled the 874-mile journey from Land's End in Cornwall to John O'Groats in Scotland with her friends Emily ... «WalesOnline, Jul 15»
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Shepton teen to cycle Lands End to John O'Groats for MS charity
Rebecca Carver, 19, is taking on the task of cycling from Lands End to John O' Groats as part of Bike the UK to raise money for multiple ... «Shepton Mallet Journal, Jul 15»
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Joy Division: 10 of the Best
... a cruel joke over the years, a soundtrack that still tricks barflies into missing the point at every indie disco from Land's End to John o'Groats. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
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