ON February 1, Amy Leigh set-off from London to walk the entire coastline of mainland Great Britain, walking 6,824 (approximately 260 marathons) in eight months!  She aims to cover between 20 and 40 miles every day with no days off.

To attempt such a challenge, Amy gave up her job and rented out her home. Her brother, Andrew, who provides essential back-up support with a shadowing vehicle did the same. 

The whole project is in memory of their brother Dean who died in 2005 after a long battle against kidney disease. 

With support from those she meets on her journey, Amy hopes to raise £100,000 for Kidney Research UK. 

Last Tuesday, she completed the leg along the coastal path from Saundersfoot to Castlemartin in the most glorious weather. 

The Rotary Clubs of Britain are offering support during the walk and as Amy passed through Tenby, Rotarian Chris Sierwald persuaded her to stop for half-an-hour, have a nice cup of tea and savour the atmosphere in the town. 

Refreshed, Amy continued her brisk pace along South Beach and disappeared over the headland at Giltar - only another 5,000 miles to go! 

It's a lonely marathon and Amy would welcome anyone interested in accompanying her on any of her sectors in Wales. She can be contacted via email at [email protected]">[email protected]