Swimmer from Gloucester walks length of Hadrian's Wall in trunks


A swimmer from Gloucester has walked the length of Hadrian's Wall wearing only a pair of trunks and a Roman helmet.

John Myatt completed the 91-mile journey to fundraise for forces charity Rugby For Heroes.

He says that he "met some cracking people" along the way, including an army veteran who supported John and even celebrated with a pint at the end of the journey.

Credit: John Myatt

John set off with a target of raising £1,000.

Since completing the four-day challenge, his total has passed £2,250.


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