Welcome!

Welcome to the Across Britain Training Virtual Challenge - the perfect adventure to explore the length of the UK on foot all whilst preparing for your upcoming Ultra Challenge event.

The Across Britain trails take you on one of two routes between southern England and the edges of Scotland. Prepare to pass through some of the UK’s most iconic landscapes (including a couple of Ultra Challenge locations!) on route to your destination.

Read on to discover your two different route options and how you will take on the trails.

1,400km - John O’Groats to Land’s End

Arguably the most famous of all the UK’s long distance trails, JOGLE (as the journey from John O’Groats to Land’s End is often called) will take you on an adventure from the northernmost point of mainland Scotland down to Land’s End in Cornwall marking the westernmost point of the country. Travel first through rugged highlands and hilly terrain, before crossing the border into England and heading across historic villages, Roman roads, and rolling countryside.

The final stretch of the journey will take you down through Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall with stunning coastal views and some challenging climbs before your finish line. Once you reach Land’s End, 1400km after you began the journey, you’ll have completed the UK’s most epic ultra-trail.

1,200km – Dover to Durness

Take on this lesser known but equally spectacular cross-country trail, this time starting in England and heading north to Scotland. The journey will take you from the white cliffs of Dover to the wild northwest of Scotland on foot, culminating in a fantastic coastline finish at Durness. Expect dramatic national parks and iconic highland scenery on an epic 1200km adventure.

With incredibly scenic views throughout, and taking in some of the UK's finest trails, this is a fantastic option for Challengers looking to push themselves further than ever before on a Virtual Challenge and step up to a new distance.

Start The Journey

Start the Across Britain Virtual Challenge today and get ready for an iconic adventure taking on the UK on foot. You can complete the distance totally at your pace, whether pushing hard for a few months or using a whole season to train for your Ultra Challenge and log your miles.

Walk, jog, or run and watch your activities automatically upload from connected devices. This is the perfect way to stay connected to the Ultra Challenge community throughout the season.