Chapter 30: London and the Millennium Bridge, 2 Miles, April

Tom is welcomed to celebrations and a celebrity appearance as he walks the final few miles through London, marking his completion of Coastin’.

Chapter 31: London Marathon, April and Epilogue (14:28)

It’s the day of the London Marathon – two days after he finished Coastin’ – and Tom wonders if he has the strength to complete the 26.2 miles, but family and friends cheer him on. A year later and Tom reflects on everything he’s achieved. He also has a special question to ask Lyndsey.

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Chapter 28: From Beef to Sandwich, 267 Miles, March

The media flurry continues as Tom heads from Dorset to Kent, and he is moved by the words of encouragement posted on the Coastin’ website.

Chapter 29: From Broadstairs to Greenwich, 114 Miles, April (25:11)

Tom reflects on his journey so far, from the highs to the lows. As he heads towards London, he begins to wonder what he’ll do once Coastin’ is over.

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Chapter 27: From Newquay to Poole, 494 Miles, January - March 2003

Enjoying the Cornish coastline, Tom pushes on to reach Land’s End, after which he strides along the south coast in a flurry of MP meet-and-greets, speeches, and interviews. He also embarks on one of his worst days walking, and a friend convinces him to take on another extra challenge.

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Chapter 26: From Newport to Newquay, 318 Miles, January 2003

Tom meets with the neurosurgeon Steven Gill to chat about his GDNF project and its potential for people with Parkinson’s. After crossing the border back into England Tom now knows he can finish the challenge, so decides to dedicate more time to the fundraising aspects to the walk.

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Chapter 25: South Wales, from Clare Balding to the Countess of Cardiff, 496 Miles, November - January 2003

Still Coastin’ through Wales, Tom meets Clare Balding to record an episode of Ramblings, but his plans go slightly awry. He also looks forward to the way-marked stretch of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, and keeps walking right up to Christmas Eve.

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Chapter 24: North Wales: From Three Castles and Two Saucepans to a Talking Sheep, 220 Miles, November

Now in Wales, Tom starts to feel worn down by it all but powers through. He meets some friendly locals, and by chance stays at the same hotel that John Merrill – the first person to walk the entire coastline of Britain – stayed in. Plus he completes his three peaks challenge.

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Chapter 23: From Cumbria to Cambria, 297 Miles, October – November

Tom’s mum joins him for the final Scottish stretch of the walk and despite being just half way round Coastin’, Tom feels as though he’s on the home straight. It isn’t all smooth sailing though, with an encounter with some aggressive bullocks and a required trip up Scafell Pike ensuing.

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Chapter 22: From Argyll and Arran to a change in Ayr, 264 Miles, September – October

Following the devastating news of his dad’s death and an extended stay at home, Tom returns to Scotland with a newfound determination to complete Coastin’. However, the mental and physical burden of the challenge begin to weigh him down. He’s joined by Lyndsey once again, and Helen visits once Tom reaches the half way mark. With winter setting in, Tom also contemplates the tough stretch ahead.

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