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British adventurer Karl Bushby returns home after 28-year walk around world

British adventurer Karl Bushby returned to his mother's home in Hull, northern England, on November 2, 2026, ending a 28-year journey. The 57-year-old former British army paratrooper walked between 30,000 and 31,000 miles, crossing frozen seas and jungles to finish his trek. He was greeted by an emotional reunion with his mother upon his arrival. The expedition began nearly three decades ago when Bushby departed for Punta Arenas, Chile, to start his global walk.

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  • ✓ Karl Bushby returned home to Hull in northern England on November 2, 2026.
  • ✓ The journey lasted 28 years.
  • ✓ Bushby is a 57-year-old former paratrooper in the British army.
  • ✓ The walk began in Punta Arenas, Chile.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 14 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Bushby arrived in Hull on November 2, 2026, officially ending his 28-year expedition.

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  1. Karl Bushby completes 28-year walk around the world

    British adventurer Karl Bushby returned to his mother's home in Hull, northern England, on November 2, 2026, ending a 28-year journey. The 57-year-old former British army paratrooper walked between 30,000 and 31,000 miles, crossing frozen seas and jungles to finish his trek. He was greeted by an emotional reunion with his mother upon his arrival. The expedition began nearly three decades ago when Bushby departed for Punta Arenas, Chile, to start his global walk.

    Why it matters

    Bushby's journey is one of the longest continuous walking expeditions in history. His background as a paratrooper provided the discipline for a trek that spanned multiple continents and extreme environments.

    What is confirmed

    • Karl Bushby returned home to Hull in northern England on November 2, 2026.
    • The journey lasted 28 years.
    • Bushby is a 57-year-old former paratrooper in the British army.
    • The walk began in Punta Arenas, Chile.
    • Bushby ended his journey at his mother's house.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The total distance walked was 30,000 miles.
    • The total distance walked was 31,000 miles.

    What to watch next

    • Publication of a full itinerary or route map
    • Details on the specific challenges faced during the frozen sea crossings
    Sources used for this update (14)
    1. www.channelnewsasia.com — NATO general sets out tough military response to any 'foolish' Russian attack - CNA
    2. cashwalklabs.io — GM will switch to Nasdaq from the NYSE on Nov. 17
    3. The Guardian — ‘It’s been a while’: hero’s welcome for UK man after 28-year walk across the world
    4. Reuters — UK adventurer returns home after 28-year trek around the world
    5. CBS News — Englishman Karl Bushby returns home after 28 years walking 30,000 miles around the world
    6. BBC — Karl Bushby ends 28-year journey at mother's house in Hull
    7. The New York Times — A 31,000-Mile Walk Ends in England, at Mom’s House
    8. Yahoo — Karl Bushby embraces emotional mother as he completes his 28-year, 31,000-mile walk around world
    9. Al Jazeera — British adventurer Karl Bushby returns home after 28-year walk around world
    10. www.cbsnews.com — Englishman Karl Bushby returns home after 28 years walking ...
    11. colombiaone.com — Karl Bushby Completes 28-Year Walk Around the World and Returns Home
    12. www.aljazeera.com — British adventurer Karl Bushby returns home after 28-year ...
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