Karl Bushby approaches Hull after 28-year walking journey

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 09:08 · Archive

Karl Bushby is about to complete a 28-year walk from South America to his home in Hull.

Karl Bushby left Punta Arenas, Chile in November 1998 at age 29 and is now approaching the end of his walk home to Hull. The former paratrooper set himself two rules: not to return to the UK until completing the journey and not to use transport to advance. He has now walked over 31,000 miles across four continents, navigating jungles, deserts and frozen terrain through 30 countries.

Bushby crossed the Bering Strait in 2006 and swam the English Channel just weeks ago. The BBC and The Independent both report he is now about 30 miles from Hull. He pushes 'The Beast', a heavy-duty trolley carrying essential supplies, though it sustained a puncture during recent travels.

The Independent reports that Bushby expressed uncertainty about the journey's end, saying his 'purpose and reason for living is about to end' and expressing anxiety about living in his mother's basement and facing an identity crisis. He will be met by his mother Angela, his son Adam, his father, brothers and a granddaughter he has never met. What was intended as a 12-year trek became a three-decade expedition due to bureaucratic obstacles and terrain challenges.

Karl Bushby approaches Hull after 28-year walking journey — Image: Daily Mail

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After 10,220 days, 30 countries and two broken hearts British adventurer Karl Bushby is due back at his family home in Hull on MondayIn 1998, a 29-year-old Karl Bushby (pictured) hugged his mum and nan goodbye in Hull, East Yorkshire, and set off on his 30,000-mile long mission. Now, the former paratrooper is just days from home.Daily Mail · 31 Oct, 09:35
In 28 years of walking, Karl Bushby has overcome jungle, desert and red tape. Now he's nearly homeKarl Bushby has spent 28 years walking home, but as he approaches the finish Monday, he’s unsure if he’s ready it to endThe Independent · 31 Oct, 08:50
He left 28 years ago, now after 36,000 miles Karl Bushby is almost homeGlobal walker Karl Bushby is almost within sight of his journey's end after 28 years away.BBC News · 31 Oct, 00:04

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