Rich Meston
Cover of Buckle Down
Ultra · Coast path · February 2023

Buckle Down

Hartland Quay to Minehead. One hundred and ten miles, two feet, one path.

Hartland Quay, a 16th century harbour, and site of many a shipwreck on treacherous rocks snaking out under the waves of the Atlantic. It also happens to be exactly one hundred and ten miles from Minehead on the South West Coast Path. Imagine being silly enough to race that all in one go…

Race
North Coast 110
Route
Hartland Quay → Minehead
Distance
110mi
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He's back on the trails and swearing at trees… A story and insight into the world of ultra-running from the middle of the pack.

Stuart, Amazon

Funny and light hearted and thoroughly enjoyable. Def recommend.

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Awesome book. Superb story and must have for any runner.

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111.7 mi
180 km
1 day
7 Oct 2022
18,194 ft
5,545 m climbed
32h 52m
start to finish
30h 19m
actually moving, out of 32h 52m

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