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In this emotional and unfiltered episode of Adventure Diaries, we welcome back Paul Harris, aka The Warrior Walker, for Part Two of his astonishing journey: walking over 20,000 kilometers around the UK—twice. From sleeping in graveyards and castles to withstanding minus 16°C winters alone in the Highlands, Paul opens up about solitude, near-death moments, mental health, kindness from strangers, and the aftershock of completing an adventure of this scale.
🦌 Ever been stared down by a wild stag while sleeping under the stars?
🥾 What does walking 135km on 90 minutes of sleep really do to your body and mind?
💬 Why did people across the UK start calling Paul a brother, son, and friend—without ever knowing him?
In this conversation, we go deep into:
What You’ll Learn
IDEAS
• How a solo walk turned into a national movement of kindness and reconnection.
• Why adventure isn’t about the destination—it’s the coffee stops, the hugs, and the small talk.
• The reality of post-expedition burnout and how to find purpose again.
INSIGHTS
• You don’t need a plan, you need to start.
• Community isn’t built on followers—it’s built on honest moments.
• Letting go of baggage—literal and emotional—is freedom.
QUOTES
“The more you walk, the more you talk, the less you carry.”“One day, I won’t be able to hug these people or drink that coffee—so I just start walking.”
Resources & Mentions
- 📚 Book coming Autumn 2025 – Stay tuned!
- 💪 Rock to Recovery – Veteran mental health support
- 🌍 Doctors Without Borders – Global medical humanitarian aid
- 🧭 Follow Paul: https://www.instagram.com/thewarriorwalker
- 🗺️ Try the Local Adventure Tool (by Chris): Hiking Routes - Adventure Diaries
Episode Takeaway
Hardship doesn’t define us—how we share it does. Start walking. Start talking. And don’t carry it alone.
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