A Gloucestershire resident is nearly finished with a 4,000-mile walk around the coasts of England and Wales.
Steve Tilley, 63, left his Slimbridge home in March of last year and has since camped out while occasionally dealing with subzero temperatures.
He will finally complete his challenge this weekend after almost a year on the road.
A charity that, according to Mr. Tilley, has helped him and others close to him, MIND, is in need of £10,000.
He is hoping the journey will have a positive effect by bringing attention to mental health and wellbeing.
He said, "I have friends who have received assistance from MIND, and [they] have done a wonderful job, particularly for young people, and I think they are very deserving.".
Since donations are still coming in, Mr. Tilley is optimistic that he will meet his goal.
He continued, "I'm happy about it because it's well on the way to £10k.
The South West Coastal Path was completed in winter, according to Mr. Tilley, who noted that in addition to the difficulties, there have been many highlights along the way.
It really is difficult. It's difficult to do," he said.
"One of my favorite moments was springtime beach walking in Wales. A dozen Welsh ponies were galloping up the beach when we arrived. Such sights are what make the trip worthwhile.
He claimed there had been few injuries despite walking thousands of miles.
"My health is good. I've been incredibly fortunate, he declared.
"I've only experienced one minor injury the entire time, when I slightly turned my ankle and hit my knee several times.
"But I've managed to get through it relatively unscathed, touching wood frantically.
Mr. Tilley is anticipated to finish his walk on Sunday.
