THANKS

I will start this by saying sorry to anyone I have forgotten in this list, but thanks so much to everyone who helped me complete the walk.

Lodge Guest House, Grain – thank you for not complaining about my muddiness and allowing me to use you own kitchen to cook my dinner.

Green Farmhouse, Lower Halstow – thank you for providing a complimentary room and a packed breakfast for me to take when I set of very early.

The Ferry House Inn, Sheppey – thank you for providing a complimentary room for both nights of my rest day.

The Three Mariners, Oare – thank you for allowing me to pitch my tent in your beer garden, and providing me with complimentary dinner and drinks.

The Davis Family, Eastbourne – thank you for putting me up, feeding me, washing my stuff and driving me to the hospital during my two nights over my rest day.

Andy Pringle - thanks for liaising with some papers on my behalf.

Saltmarsh Farmhouse, Exceat – thank you for providing a complimentary room.

Trevor and Graham – thank you for joining on the walk from Rottingdean to Hove.

Mike, Littlehampton – thank you for letting me use your flat, even though we have never met and you weren't there.

Dog walkers, Climping Beach - thank you for giving me a lift to a nearby cafe when I became ill on the beach.

Fiona and David MacFarlane - thank you for providing a lovely annex for the two nights of my rest day, as well as supplies and a roast dinner .

Priya Khetarpal, Southampton – thank you for letting me stay in your flat and cooking me a lovely dinner.

The Bosun's Chair, Lymington – thank you for providing a complimentary room and breakfast to take with me.

Katie Evans, Bournemouth – thank you for letting me stay in your flat for both nights of my rest day, as well as cooking me loads of food.

Dick Warner - Thank you for your kind offer regards B&B's.

Katie & Rachel – thank you for joining the walk from Bournemouth to Swanage.

The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers – thank you for letting me pitch in your beer garden.

East Fleet Farm – thank you for letting me use your caravan for the night.

Anchor Inn, Seatown – thank you for letting us pitch in your beer garden.

Malcolm & Eddie – thank you for joining the walk and camping for a couple of days.

Lizzy & Paul Glanvill – thank you for putting me up for my rest day, and spoiling me with all array of food.

McCrackens, Paignton – thank you for putting me up for the night and cooking me a lovely meal.

Victoria Inn, Salcombe – thank you for providing a lovely complimentary room for the night.

Dartmoor Union, Holbeton – thank you for letting me pitch in your garden.

Byer's Home, Jennycliff – thank you for putting me up for my rest day, as well as feeding me so much lovely food and cleaning my boots amongst many other things.

Dick Warner – thank you for joining on the walk for a day, as well as treating me to everything whilst down here.

Antonia's Pearls, Charlestown – thank you for providing a lovely complimentary room for the night, as well as so much lovely food.

New Inn, Manaccan – thank you for letting me pitch in your beer garden 

Pat & Steph, Manaccan – thank you for cooking me dinner at your home, when I found out the pub no longer does food.

Porth-en-Alls, Prussia Cove - thank you for providing me with a complimentary property for the night, as well as supplies for breakfast.

Tim Stobbs - thank you for joining the walk for a day, as well as alongside your wife putting me up and feeding me for the night.

Tom & Julie - thank you for walking with me and being very generous at end.

Portreath Arms - thank you for giving me a complimentary room for the night, as well as a lovely breakfast.

Couple in Pub, Poltreath - thank you for generously paying for my dinner.

The Jessels - thank you for joining me and buying me lunch.

St Pertoc's Hotel, Padstow – thank you for providing me with a complimentary room for the night, as well as a lovely breakfast.

Andy (Wavehunters), Port Isaac – thank you for letting me use your flat for the night during the cold conditions.

Wellington Hotel, Boscastle - thank you for providing me with a complimentary room for the night.

Marc & Vicky, Hartland - thank you for providing a bed and lovely meal for the evening as well as joining on the walk to Clovelly.

Sian Davies, Appledore - thank you for providing a bed and food for my rest day.

The Bryans, Braunton – thank you for providing me with a bed for the night and a lovely dinner

James the Barber, Braunton - thank you for the free hair cut.

David Garcia, Ilfracombe – thank you for providing me with a bed for the night and a lovely dinner

Sarg - thanks for joining the walk for the afternoon and the room/dinner.

The Downings - thank you for providing a bed and several lovely meals over the two nights of my rest day.

Emma & Neil Phillips, Uphill – thank you for providing me with a bed for the night and a lovely dinner.

Charlotte & Tom, Clevedon - thank you for providing me with floorspace for the night and a lovely dinner.

The Lighthouse Inn – thank you for allowing me to pitch in your beer garden

The Captains Wife, Swanbridge - thank you for allowing me to pitch in your beer garden as well as giving me a complimentary dinner.

Rachel & Geoff, Cowbridge - thank you for providing a bed and several lovely meals over the two nights of my rest day, as well as joining me on the last part of the walk to Llantwit Major.

Dad & Brigitte – thank you for joining for a couple of days, and letting me stay with you.

Nat, Archie & Sian - thank you for joining the walk for the day, picking me up and getting me lunch.

The Smith Household - thank you for letting me stay for the two nights of my rest day and providing me with lots of lovely food.

Brook Farm– thank you for letting me pitch for free for the night.

Jen, Rob & RJ - thank you for meeting me on the walk, both in Pembroke and Broad Haven, as well as treating me to accommodation, food and a giant birthday cake.

Claude, Emily & Arty - thank you for walking with me, putting me up and fattening me up with food.

Rachel, Newport YHA - thank you for kindly paying for my night's stay.

Hendre Hall Campsite - thank you for letting me pitch for free for the night.

Amy Johnson - thanks for joining the walk for a few hours and kindly treating me to lunch.

Afonwen Farm - thank you for providing me with a cottage for free for the night.

The Ship Hotel, Aberdaron - thank you for providing me with a free room and breakfast for the 2 nights of my rest day.

Towyn Farm Campsite – thank you for letting me pitch for free at your campsite.

Terry & Royston - thank you for being so kind (paying for me, cooking for me, driving me) for my evening in Cae Clyd campsite.

Pen-y-Bont Farm Campsite - thank you for letting me pitch for free at your campsite.

Outdoor Alternative, Rhoscolyn - thank you for letting me pitch for free at your campsite.

Rhianfa B&B, Bull Bay - thank you for providing me with a complimentary room and a lovely breakfast.

The Tiesteels, Benllech - thank you for letting me use your static in the garden and cooking me a couple of lovely meals as well as stocking the fridge with loads of food for my arrival.

The View Guest House, Llandudno – thank you for providing me with a complimentary room and a lovely breakfast/packed lunch.

James & Gina - thank you for letting me stay at yours for the night, as well as cooking a lovely meal.

The Clark Family - thank you for letting me stay at yours for the two nights of my rest day, as well as cooking several lovely meals.

Devon & Tom - thank you for letting me stay for the night and cooking me a lovely meal.

Dad - thank you for walking with me and for the accommodation.

Kathryn & Lloyd - thank you for letting me stay at yours for the two nights of my rest day, as well as cooking several lovely meals and walking with me.

The Rose & Crown Pub, Cark – thank you for organising me a pitch spot, providing me with a free dinner and breakfast, and persuading lots of people to donate.

The Queens Arms, Walney Island - thank you for letting me pitch in your beer garden.

The Shires - thank you for joining the walk, getting me lunch and putting me up for the night.

Trudy & Keith Harrison - thank you for putting me up for my rest day, and cooking me probably the best paella I have ever had!

Vicky, Fairydust Emporium, Silloth - thank you for allowing me to sleep on your sofa, and providing me with dinner and breakfast.

The Mounsey-Heyshams, Castletown House - thank you for letting me stay in your house and cooking me dinner and breakfast.

The Steamboat Inn, Carsethorn - thank you very kindly for offering me a complimentary room for my rest day, giving me a free dinner and breakfast and letting me do my laundry.

Seaward Holiday Park - thank you for giving me a complimentary pitch.

Harmony B&B, Carsluith - thank you for offering me a complimentary room and breakfast.

Drumroamin Farm - thank you for giving me a complimentary pitch.

Jack & Amy, Sands of Luce Holiday Park - almost too long a list, thank you for free pitch, bed, several dinners, breakfast and bbq’s.

Ali & Anne, Dunskey Estate - thank you for the use of the cable hut and the lovely BBQ.

Ryan Bay Holiday Park Client - thank you for the use of your static.

Kings Arms Hotel, Ballantrae - thank you for providing a free meal and drink.

Ferry Row B&B, Fairlie – thank you for providing me with a complimentary room and a lovely dinner/breakfast.

Alec & Liz, Gourock - thank you for letting me stay at yours for the night, as well as cooking a lovely meal.

Julia & Peter, Cove - thank you for letting me stay at yours for the night, as well as cooking a lovely meal.

Carrick Farm, Carrick Castle - thank you for providing me with a complimentary room and a lovely dinner/breakfast.

Craigieburn Guest House, Dunoon - thank you for providing me with a complimentary room for the 2 nights of my rest day.

Anton at Ardtaraig - thank you for letting me use the Beaters Bothy to shelter from the storm.

Carry Farm Campsite - thank you for letting me pitch for free.

Carradale Bay Holiday Park - thank you for letting me pitch for free.

Argyll Arms Hotel, Southend - thank you for providing me with a complimentary room for the 2 nights of my rest day, and a lovely dinner.

Big Jessie's Cafe, Tayinloan – thank you for letting me pitch in your field.

Port Ban Holiday Park - thank you for letting me pitch for free and giving me my shopping for free.

Patricia & Robin Malcolm, Duntrune Castle - thank you for putting me up for the two nights of my rest day in your house, as well as feeding me like a king.

Kilmelford Yacht Haven - thank you for letting me pitch for free.

Sheiling B&B, Clachan Bridge - thank you for providing me with a complimentary room and giving me a lovely breakfast.

Ed & Becky – thank you for visiting me on the walk, and treating me to dinner.

Susan, Kingairloch House - thank you for providing me and my dad with a complimentary room and breakfast and for giving me a meal in the Boathouse Bistro.

Dad - thank you for joining the walk, and hope you've recovered.

Sunart Camping - thank you for letting me pitch for free for the night.

Glenmore Farm - thank you for letting me pitch and providing me with some yummy food.

Loch Shiel Hotel & Bar - Thank you for giving me a complimentary dinner.

Glenuig in General - Thank you for allowing me to sleep in the village hall, the lady who let me into shop and the lovely public showers.

Skye Hobbit House, Torrin – thank you for kindly offering Al and I the Hobbit House complimentary for the night as well as making me a lovely dinner.

The Old Inn, Carbost - thank you very kindly for offering me a complimentary room for my rest day.

Clach Ghlas B&B, Milovaig - thank you very kindly for offering me a complimentary room and making me both a lovely dinner and breakfast.

Uig Campsite - thank you for giving me a complimentary pitch.

Flodigarry Hostel -thank you very kindly for offering me your own caravan for my rest day, as well as providing me with a lovely shepherds pie amongst other things.

Plockton Inn - thank you for letting me pitch in your beer garden.

Americans in Shieldaig -  thank you for paying for my dinner without me knowing.

Kings Canterbury School - thank you for the military ration packs.

Port a Bhaig Campsite – thank you for letting me pitch for free at your campsite and giving me a complimentary meal in your bar.

Ryan Owen - thank you for kindly buying me fish and chips and making me a cup of tea amongst other things.

Scourie Campsite - thank you for letting me pitch for free at your campsite.

Armadale House - thank you for letting me pitch in your garden, and cooking me a lovely dinner.

Windhaven Cafe/B&B/Campsite - thank you for providing me with a complimentary room, food, fishing and everything else on my rest day.

Amanda & Ray, Dunbeath - thank you for letting me stay in your house and cooking me a lovely dinner & breakfast.

Crackaig Campsite - thank you for letting me pitch for free at your campsite.

Tony & Alison, Skelbo House – thank you for putting my up for my rest day, and feeding me so much lovely food.

The Mackays, Cromarty - thank you for cooking me a lovely lunch.

Janet, Fortrose Cafe - thank you for letting me stay in your house as well as cooking me dinner and breakfast.

Dad - thank you for joining the walk and booking a room for my rest day.

Duff House Royal Golf Club - thank you for letting me pitch behind your building to shelter from Storm Ali and have a shower in your clubhouse.

Rosehearty Community Boat Club - thank you for letting me sleep in your clubhouse which is under construction.

Lido Caravan Park, Peterhead - thank you to the owner who let me use their static caravan for the night.

The Robertson’s House - thank you for letting me pitch in your garden and cooking me a lovely dinner.

Tayview Caravan Park - thank you for letting me pitch for free at your campsite.

The Lowe’s House, Lower Largo – thank you for letting me stay in your house for the night and cooking me a lovely dinner.

Adam’s Caravan, North Queensferry - thank you for letting me stay in your caravan for the night.

Jez, Edinburgh - thank you for joining the walk for the day and buying me a lovely lunch.

Jamie & Siobhan, Portobello - thank you for flying up and letting me stay with you on my rest day, as well as feeding me and treating me to many things.

Puffin Palace, North Berwick - thank you so much for offering this holiday let for my rest day.

The Joicey’s House - thank you for putting me up for the night and cooking me a lovely dinner and breakfast.

Jackie, Holy Island - thank you for letting me stay in your house and cooking me a lovely dinner.

Kat & Dan, Whitley Bay - thank you for letting me stay in your house and cooking me a lovely dinner.

Tom Owen, Jarrow – thank you for putting my up for my rest day, and cooking me a lovely dinner ready for my arrival.

Sam & Andy, Middlesbrough - thank you for putting my up for my rest day, and cooking me so much lovely food.

The Tate Family - thank you so much for joining the walk for a day, feeding me and booking somewhere for us all to stay.

The Baldock Family - thank you so much for joining the walk for a day, and treating me to a lovely pub dinner.

Bluebell Pond Caravan Site - thank you for letting me pitch for free at your campsite.

Kirkstead Holiday Park - thank you for letting me pitch for free at your campsite.

Jen, Rob & Little RJ - thank you for coming to meet me on the walk for 2 days and kindly paying for my accommodation for 2 nights as well as feeding me.

Dawn & Andy, King’s Lynn - thank you for putting me up for the night in your house and feeding me so well.

Briarfields Hotel, Titchwell - thank you for providing me with a complimentary room and food.

Jules Sheridan, Burnham Overy Staithe - thank you for treating me to a lovely lunch.

Simon Allfrey - thank you for treating me to a meal at the Victoria Inn

Victoria Inn, Holkham - thank you for providing me with a complimentary room.

Richard Jefferson, Sheringham - thank you for putting my up for my rest day, and feeding me so much lovely food.

Southwold Camping Site, Southwold - thank you for letting me pitch for free at your campsite.

Harbour Cafe, Southwold - thank you for giving me a complimentary breakfast and alongside the chandlery organising me a rib across the river.

Dick Warner, Thorpeness - thank you for allowing me to stay in your house, walking with me and providing me with so much food.

Priya (and mum) - thank you for joining the walk twice in Norfolk/Suffolk.

The Curtis’ House, Orford - thank you for allowing me to stay in your house and providing me with lovely food.

The Mill’s House, Melton - thank you for putting my up for my rest day, and feeding me so much lovely food and for all the kindness everyone who came down for Nat’s birthday showed me.

The Mayhew’s House, near Felixstowe - thank you for allowing me to stay in your house and providing me with lovely food as well as spreading the word to friends further along my walk.

The Burge’s House, near Shotley Gate - thank you for allowing me to stay in your house and providing me with lovely food.

Ursi, Bradfield - thank you for making me a nice lunch.

Dina & James’ House, Bradfield - thank you for allowing me to stay in your house and providing me with lovely food.

The Penfold’s House, Kirby le Soken - thank you for allowing me to stay in your house and providing me with lovely food.

The Bloor’s House, Brightlingsea - thank you for allowing me to stay in your house and providing me with lovely food

The Khetapal’s House, Colchester - thank you for putting my up for my rest day, and feeding me so much lovely food.

The Terkelsen’s, St Lawrence - thank you for allowing me to stay in your house and providing me with lovely food.

The Quinlan’s, Creaksea - thank you for allowing me to stay in your house and providing me with lovely food.

The Anchor Pub, Hullbridge - thank you for allowing me to pitch my tent in your garden and giving me a complimentary meal.

The Plough & Sail, Paglesham East - thank you for allowing my friend and I to pitch our tent, and providing me a complimentary meal.

Hannah- thanks for joining the walk for the night and bringing the most luxurious tent set up I have ever seen.

Joey, Shaun & Chip, Leigh on Sea - thank you for allowing me to stay in your house and providing me with lovely food.

The World’s End Pub, Tilbury - thank you for letting me stay in your outbuilding and providing me with a complimentary meal.

My Brother - thank you for joining the walk and booking a hotel for the penultimate night of the walk.

Welcome Party - thank you to everyone who came to the welcome home party near Tower Bridge. It was all a bit overwhelming for someone who had been walking alone mostly for the last 333 days so apologies for being a bit out of it.