Fastest journey from Land's End to John-O'-Groats by powered paraglider

Fastest journey from Land's End to John-O'-Groats by powered paraglider
Who
James Du Pavey
What
1:12:19 day(s):hour(s):minute(s)
Where
United Kingdom (Land's End)
When
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The fastest journey from Land's End to John-O'-Groats by powered paraglider is 1 day 12 hr 19 min and was achieved by James Du Pavey (UK) from 8 to 9 July 2019.


James made his attempt to raise £10,000 for a hospice. Describing it as one of the hardest things he has ever done he was forced to make multiple emergency landings due to various mechanical failures. One landing took place in a field which was host to a police dog training session.