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Barefoot man walks 330 miles on South West Coast Path

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Ben Tidy walked 300 miles with no shoes on

A man has walked more than 330 miles (530km) barefoot to raise money for refugees.

Ben Tidy spent more than a month on the South West Coast Path - from Minehead in Somerset to his home town of Falmouth in Cornwall.

He raised more than £3,500 for the Choose Love charity, which supplies refugees with shoes and essentials.

He said the money would support those who had left their homes due to conflict or persecution.

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Mr Tidy walked long rocky pathways

Mr Tidy said: "You maybe enjoy the walk more because you can't get lost in your mind - you are 100% in the moment, one step after another.

"It's almost like you have a greater appreciation for nature because you have an extra sense.

"You are not just hearing and seeing but you are also feeling the path you're walking on."

The Choose Love charity also supplies tents, blankets, trousers, winter jackets and underwear alongside supporting services and protection.

Mr Tidy set off on 1 September and arrived back in Falmouth on Saturday.

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