Project Purpose 001: The Founding Ride

Purpose is
the ambition to
drive forward.

This is bigger than the finish line.

In October 2026, I will cycle approximately 980 miles from John O'Groats to Land's End in 7 days to raise vital funds and awareness for the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity.

But this is only the beginning. Project Purpose is about building a legacy that inspires, unites and creates real change.

John O'Groats
to Land's End

7 Days
Non-stop effort

980 Miles
One purpose

One Purpose

Raising funds for the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity.

One Challenge

980 miles. 7 days. John O'Groats to Land's End.

One Community

Uniting supporters, partners and volunteers.

One Legacy

Creating lasting impact for years to come.

Official Fundraising Page

Support the Ride

Track the live total, choose an amount and record support for the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity. Official payments can still be completed securely through JustGiving.

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Our Story

Why Project Purpose exists and the journey that started it all.

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The Challenge

The route, the training, the plan and what it takes to complete 980 miles in 7 days.

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Our Mission

Why I Am Doing This

My name is Peter Harwood. I am 23 years old and currently serve in the Royal Navy, based in Scotland. I have always wanted to challenge myself mentally and physically, but I wanted this challenge to mean more than simply crossing a finish line.

Project Purpose was created to bring people together through endurance challenges that support charities, inspire resilience and create a legacy.

The Challenge

Seven Days. One Ride. No Easy Miles.

Day 1

John O'Groats to Inverness area

Day 2

Inverness to Central Scotland

Day 3

Central Scotland to North West England

Day 4

North West England to the Midlands

Day 5

The Midlands to the South West

Day 6

South West to Cornwall

Day 7

Cornwall to Land's End

“It is not about being the best. It is about being relentless in the pursuit of something that matters.”

Contact

Join Project Purpose

If your organisation would like to become a Founding Partner, support the challenge, volunteer or discuss how we can work together, I would be grateful to hear from you.

Peter Harwood Serving Member, Royal Navy peterharwood10@gmail.com

Founding Members Plaque

Project Purpose 001

Founder Peter Harwood
Founding Partner SCDesigns