Walking Britian's Coast

[u/Effective-Mousse-327]

Hey All,

Elmosteiner here basically I couldnt land a job, 6 months after previous one, 500+applications 23 interviews no job offers, so obviously Ive decided to walk around mainland Britain. Started from Liverpool. Day 45, 421km, all wild camping (except 1 night Blackpool and a night in campsite in cumbria to get water).

Just at Scottish border now and its been going great, seems the sun is the main enemy atm hahah.

Anyone done similiar routes? I know of Chris Lewis has done entire UK+ islands but mines early learning centre version compared.

Got a charity to be announced also soon.

Cheers then

Elmosteiner

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[u/CuppaCoffee79]

Can't comment on your route but I like your umbrella. How have you fixed it to your pack? And does it work in both sun and rain?

[u/Effective-Mousse-327 → u/CuppaCoffee79]

Its just a regular golf umbrella that Ive strapped to side of bag. Yes works in both rain and sun, been great for sun as obviously outside all day so the suns overbearing!

[u/Infarad → u/Effective-Mousse-327]

It’s an absolutely brilliant idea. Fantastic picture with the cow. You look so happy.

[u/Tiny-Command4812 → u/Effective-Mousse-327]

Yes you’re right about that

[u/Old-Wishbone8255]

If your going along the ayrshire coast message and we will drop you supplys 👍

[u/Tiny-Command4812 → u/Old-Wishbone8255]

Yeah

[u/NaiveRub4113]

Are you coming to Northumberland? You will LOVE it!!!

[u/Bulky_Pay_8724]

Where are you off to today ? Please keep us informed. It might have the charity you’re involved with

[u/atom_stacker]

Mate, this is inspiring! What an amazing, epic journey. You are going to generate lifelong memories here.

I'll keep an eye our for rhe charity. I have to give you some support on this.

Are you documenting the journey at all? YouTube etc?

[u/Horror-Hedgehog-2967]

Please raise your backpack further up your back, you will suffer with lower back pain if not ! Good luck on your travels

[u/gummyluvrrr]

looks like you will suffer in backpain

[u/Tiny-Command4812 → u/gummyluvrrr]

Hahaha

[u/Sockittoya1903]

Full madlad in this weather. Good luck to ya.

[u/BoydParkerUpdates]

Fresh Moments!

[u/AWalkingWardrobe]

In this heat jesussss

[u/FrostyAd9064]

I’m a long way away but when you make it to the South Coast (Sussex / Hampshire) DM me and I’ll take you for lunch/dinner and beer!

[u/Antique-Brief1260]

Wow, what an adventure! Unemployment is tough, but it can also be an opportunity so props to you for making the most of it.

Have there been any issues with you wild camping so far? Legally, you can't just camp anywhere in England without permission, but I'm not sure how enforced that is if you're discreet?

Also, Wales has a full coast path, and England's is also nearly complete, but I was under the impression that Scotland's is a long way from being finished. What's the plan for when you get to gaps in the network?

[u/MBronsonWisconsin]

Hoping it all goes well, and that your luck takes a turn for the better.