On 1 August 2017, former paratrooper Christian Lewis set off from Swansea to walk the entire coastline of the UK. Christian's search for self-discovery, and his goal to raise awareness and funds for the veterans' charity SSAFA, would become a journey beyond his or anyone's expectations. From raising over a quarter of a million pounds to adopting a dog called Jet to finding love with fellow adventurer Kate, he had no idea when he started this once-in-a-lifetime experience that he would be crossing the finish line some five and a half years later with a fiancée, a baby and renewed sense of purpose. His story is one of survival and hope, but it's also proof that, with the right mindset, anything is possible. Finding Hildasay, Christian's first book about his journey, was a Sunday Times bestseller.
The word ‘inspiration’ is often overused; Chris really is an inspiration. I urge you to read his tale -- Sir Andrew Gregory, CEO of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, on <i>Finding Hildasay</i> Exhilarating -- <i>Observer</i>, on <i>Finding Hildasay</i> The real journey here is one of self-discovery -- <i>Mail on Sunday</i>, on <i>Finding Hildasay</i> I love how genuine it feels . . . Chris is a remarkable man -- <i>Dorset Magazine</i> on <i>Finding Hildasay</i>