In early May, I will hike the famous Coast to Coast route across the width of the UK unsupported and solo.

The walk spans 192 miles from St Bees on the west coast of Cumbria to Robin Hood's Bay on the east coast of North Yorkshire and traverses some of the most beautiful landscapes in England, the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales, and the North York Moors.

I plan to take about 12 days to complete the walk. I am 53 years old, and this is the first time I have through hiked, and wild camped. I will document my experience with a small film and share it when it's completed.

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