Macmillan Jurassic Coast Mighty Hike 4K
Having waited 2 years the time had finally arrived to head to Dorset to attempt The Jurassic Coast Mighty Hike. 26 miles along some of the most scenic coastline and countryside. The walk was set to be made more challenging as it was forecast to be one of the hottest days of the year! The walk starts at Lodmoor Country Park in Weymouth. Easing you in gently following the bay, followed by a series of small climbs out of Weymouth. The next few miles were fairly gentle and saw me reach the 1st pit stop. From here on the hills came in quick succession. The scenery was a welcome distraction from how steep the hills were. The climbs were worth the effort to reach the picturesque Durdle Door. On towards Lulworth Cove and the end of the coastal section of the walk. Heading inland towards the lunch break and the 1/2 way marker. The walk continued along farm tracks and fields for several miles before the route switched to roads. This was were I started to feel the pain, the tarmac was punishing on my legs and feet, give me more cliffs to climb any day. I reached the 2nd pit stop and the 20 mile marker feeling confident I would finish the walk with one final push. After leaving the final pit stop I walked past a gravel quarry, a rifle range and through a plantation that was surprisingly boggy considering the dry weather. More road walking from then on until I reached the final challenge of the walk, Knowle Hill. If I got up this last climb it would be all down hill to the finish. Once at the top I claimed my celebratory packet of Skittles from the marshals and recieved a good soaking from their water pistol. The final 2 miles was a pleasant walk towards the impressive ruins of Corfe Castle. The sound of the steam train at Norden gave me the final bit of encouragement I needed. I focused on putting one foot in front of the other and was elated to reach the finish line where I was met with a lovely welcome from the marshals and fellow walkers who had already finished. A memorable day for a fantastic cause. Congratulations to everyone who took part.
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The Fortunate, Silver Maple
We Will Never Die, Par Hagstrom
Lonely Calling, Arc De Soleil
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Phenomenal achievement Paul, especially in such heat. 🏅👏👏
@pilgrimpaul7798
10 ай бұрын
Thank you Beverly 😊
Congratulations on completing your hike. Great effort for a great cause 🏁👍
@pilgrimpaul7798
10 ай бұрын
Thank you 👍
Great achievement. Conditions really tough. Should be well proud!!
@pilgrimpaul7798
10 ай бұрын
It was tough walking conditions but the sun showed the scenery at its best.
Great upload my friend, love the opening shots and b-roll shots! Brilliant work 👏👏
@pilgrimpaul7798
10 ай бұрын
Thank you 👍
Excellent effort 👍👍👍👍
@pilgrimpaul7798
10 ай бұрын
Thank you 👍
Brilliant, brilliant effort Paul. Great cause and beautiful record of an incredible achievement. I know I couldn't have coped with that heat, so massive respect to you. See you soon. Atb.
@pilgrimpaul7798
10 ай бұрын
Thank you. I was lucky starting so early as I was able to get the cliffs done before lunch. It was a great experience that I would certainly do again.
Superb effort there Paul. Well done mate 👏
@pilgrimpaul7798
10 ай бұрын
Ah thanks mate 👍
Well done Paul great achievement 👍
@pilgrimpaul7798
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Neil. Was a great day.
Well done mate massive achievement in that heat
@pilgrimpaul7798
10 ай бұрын
Thanks mate.
Congratulations Paul very well done that looked a hard walk especially the last 5 miles
@pilgrimpaul7798
9 ай бұрын
Thank you Brian. It was a strange feeling floating through those last few miles. Apart from the one climb just before Corfe it would normally be an easy walk but I was so tired from the heat it really was a challenge. I look back on it fondly though.
That looked tough, well done mate 🎉
@pilgrimpaul7798
10 ай бұрын
Cheers mate.
I'm a bit late to this one, but my congratulations are just as heartfelt. Well done Paul. I didn't doubt that you could and would complete this gruelling hike. I'm only glad that bit of setting up/walking back/walking into the camera didn't end up being the straw that broke the camel's back 😫And you somehow found the energy to record the complete event magnificently. What a star. Well done my friend!!!!
@pilgrimpaul7798
10 ай бұрын
Thank you Sue. I wondered if you had seen it yet 😁 I am sad now it is over. I wish I still had it to look forward to. I dread to think how I will feel early next year when I finish the SWCP!
@suedyer8839
10 ай бұрын
@@pilgrimpaul7798 you could always do a Graham Eaves and do it all over again ..and again ..and....! But I am also looking forward to a continuation of your fascinating Dartmoor features. Plenty to keep you busy and the rest of us entertained with your excellent videos 🤗
Well done that man was feeling your pain on that last 5miles did it in 2019 slightly different weather keep up the great videos
@pilgrimpaul7798
10 ай бұрын
Ah you know exactly how I was feeling then!
Hi Paul, just watched this again , a refresher to the memory of how tough (and spectacular) this hike was ! I’ll be doing another MacMillan hike in just over 2 weeks on the South coast, hoping for it not to be so roasting ! Great watching your SWC path walks , all the best to you .
@pilgrimpaul7798
2 ай бұрын
What a great day that was. What walk are you doing this year?
@grahampenny6289
2 ай бұрын
It’s the South coast one, starts in Brighton and goes along the South Downs way and over the Seven Sisters and finishes in Eastbourne. Still hilly but hopefully not as tough as last years ! 😅
@pilgrimpaul7798
Ай бұрын
@@grahampenny6289ah yes I have looked at that one. Maybe next year I’ll sign up for another. Good luck
Well done Paul great effort,,that’s a tough walk,,I did that back in April,,for my training for the start off the south west coastal path,,Stewart wilts 🏃♂️👍👍
@pilgrimpaul7798
10 ай бұрын
Thank you Stewart. The scenery on that stretch of coastline is amazing. I can’t wait to go back and do it again as part of my SWCP walk.
Well done mate… hard work but well worth it!
@pilgrimpaul7798
10 ай бұрын
Thank you. It was a great day.
That was emotional! Well done Paul. What a wonderful thing that you did. ❤
@pilgrimpaul7798
10 ай бұрын
I felt emotional towards the end!
Congratulations Paul! Well done indeed. 🎉 I never doubted that you would pass the finish line. You seemed to be so devoted for this great cause. 😊🏆
@pilgrimpaul7798
10 ай бұрын
Thank you Torunn. So pleased to finally get to do the walk.
Well done Paul! Heat and tarmac together are really tough, especially at the end of a long day. Great effort.
@pilgrimpaul7798
10 ай бұрын
Thanks Roger. That 2nd half was def what I found to be the hardest bit.
Hi Paul, a great effort and lovely filming as usual.
@pilgrimpaul7798
10 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
Hi Paul - Even though I'm late watching this from last year, I can really appreciate the effort you had to put in on those long miles on such a hot day 🥵 - congratulations and SO well done 👏👏 I'm quite familiar with this section of the SWCP, but was wondering why the route didn't continue over the Lulworth Ranges to Tynham and Kimmeridge etc, (being the weekend the MOD area is usually open) instead of taking it on tarmac? Well done again and great finish at Corfe Castle!
@pilgrimpaul7798
2 ай бұрын
Thank you. It was a very hot day which certainly added to the challenge. I was grateful I had an early start so was able to get some walking done before the sun got too hot. I’m not sure why the route heads inland after Lulworth Cove. Perhaps it is considered to be too hard a route to continue that distance along the coast through the ranges. I know that section is quite hilly. The route for the Jurassic Coast Mighty Hike has changed this year. I believe it starts and finishes somewhere different this year.
Any idea how many folk started that one?, surprised you were alone as much as u were. Well done.
@pilgrimpaul7798
10 ай бұрын
I think a couple thousand people took part but we had staggered start times. I was in the first wave and walked at a quick pace at the start so was along most of the day.
Very well done👏can I please ask you what camera you use to film thank you
@pilgrimpaul7798
10 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊 I use a GoPro Hero 9.
Is Monty not up for this?he looked so disapponted 😊
@pilgrimpaul7798
4 ай бұрын
Haha he would have pulled me down those steep sections. He might have been useful helping me up the other side though!
Well done Paul. That looked knackering just watching it! 😊 The coastal section you did on this walk... are you going to walk that again as part of your regular SWCP videos?
@pilgrimpaul7798
10 ай бұрын
Thank you. Yes I will certainly walk that again. I will be able to take my time and take it all in a little more.
My god when was the last time the inside of your car was cleaned 😂😂😂
@pilgrimpaul7798
10 ай бұрын
🤣 yeah I did think that. It’s a working vehicle though, used in all weathers in the country.