🏁 Journey Stats So Far – Minehead to Bude

After 11 days of walking (and one glorious rest day), we thought we’d give a few stats about our journey on the South West Coast Path so far – from Minehead to Bude. It’s been, brutal, hilarious, emotional and everything in between. Here’s a look at the adventure in numbers – and a few fun comparisons to show just how far we’ve come…

Total Days Walking: 11 (plus 1 rest day)
Total Miles Walked: Approx. 125 miles

That’s roughly the same as walking from London to Birmingham!

Elevation Gained: Over 21,000 feet

That’s three-quarters the height of Mount Everest 🏔️

Calories Burned (each): Around 35,000+

Equivalent to 140 jam doughnuts (yes, we’ve earned a few).

Steps Taken: Over 275,000 steps

That’s like walking the entire length of the Great Wall of China… one brick at a time.

Blisters Avoided: Miraculously, almost all of them

Socks and good vibes – the real MVPs.

Coffees Consumed: Countless

Enough to power a small village.

Times We Thought ‘Whose Idea Was This?’: 14 (minimum)
Times Tracey Said ‘Imagine living there….’: Lost count.
Time Matt Said ‘How did you convince me to do this?’: Lost count.

Favourite Surprise Stops: Fremington Quay Café… and every sock change!

Wildlife Spotted:

• Dozens of chirping chaffinches
• An adder!
• A Kestrel or two
• Llamas (odd, but true!)
• Snails, slugs, butterflies, beetles etc… the usual suspects
• Curious cows and confused sheep
• The occasional seal
• A very chilled Anton (not wildlife, but worth mentioning again)

TV Watched During Rest Day:

• Corrie
• Dexter: Original Sin
• The Last Kingdom

Because even Vikings need a break.

Favourite Soundtrack Moment: Chaffinches singing us across clifftops on Day 10 🎶
Most Unexpected Item in Our Accommodation: A jigsaw puzzle.