Walking the Entire UK Coastline

Chris Lewis, an ex-paratrooper, had hit rock bottom, suffering with anxiety and depression so severe he would shut himself in his bedroom for weeks. Then, in summer 2017, whilst surfing - his only respite - he cast his eyes along the coast and made an impulsive decision that would change his life. A few days later, on 1st August 2017, with nothing but a broken tent, a borrowed pair of boots and £10 in his pocket, Chris set off to walk the entire UK coastline raising funds for the veterans charity, SSAFA. He had no idea how long it would take him or if it was even possible. What followed was the adventure of a lifetime which turned his life around. 6 years and 19,000 miles later, Chris crossed the finish line with a renewed sense of self-pride, passion and purpose having raised over £500,000 for SSAFA and found a family along the way!

Chris and his family, now known as Wilderness Family, are currently getting ready to embark on their next big adventure cycling and hiking 8000 miles along the Atlantic Coast of Europe raising funds for the charity, Make A Wish UK. The first leg of their adventure starts this March 2025.

Join Chris for an entertaining, heart-warming and inspiring talk, Q&A and book signing as he shares stories and reflections from his incredible journey.

You may also like the following events from Hanger Farm:

• This Thursday, 31st July, 07:30 pm, Wild Murphys in Totton
• This Sunday, 3rd August, 07:30 pm, Cureheads & Siouxsie and the Budgiees in Totton
• Next Monday, 4th August, 03:00 pm, Movie Monday: The Greatest Showman in Totton

Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Totton, Nonprofit events in Totton.