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In 28 years of walking, Karl Bushby overcame jungle, desert and red tape. He's home

British adventurer Karl Bushby is completing a 28-year journey home to Hull after walking 31,000 miles across four continents. Bushby, 57, began his trek at the tip of South America in 1998 and has traversed 29 countries, overcoming jungles, deserts, and bureaucratic obstacles. He was spotted near Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, on October 28, 2026, as he makes a final push toward the finish this Monday. While approaching the end of his expedition, Bushby has expressed uncertainty about whether he is ready for the journey to conclude.

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  • ✓ Karl Bushby has spent 28 years walking home.
  • ✓ Bushby began his trek at the tip of South America in 1998.
  • ✓ The journey covered 31,000 miles across four continents.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 10 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Bushby was sighted in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, on October 28, 2026, heading toward a Monday finish.

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  1. Karl Bushby nears end of 28-year global trek to Hull

    British adventurer Karl Bushby is completing a 28-year journey home to Hull after walking 31,000 miles across four continents. Bushby, 57, began his trek at the tip of South America in 1998 and has traversed 29 countries, overcoming jungles, deserts, and bureaucratic obstacles. He was spotted near Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, on October 28, 2026, as he makes a final push toward the finish this Monday. While approaching the end of his expedition, Bushby has expressed uncertainty about whether he is ready for the journey to conclude.

    Why it matters

    The trek is a massive physical and logistical feat known as the Goliath Expedition. Bushby's route spanned four continents and required navigating complex international red tape. His return to England marks the conclusion of nearly three decades of continuous travel.

    What is confirmed

    • Karl Bushby has spent 28 years walking home.
    • Bushby began his trek at the tip of South America in 1998.
    • The journey covered 31,000 miles across four continents.
    • Bushby is 57 years old.
    • The trek spanned 29 countries.
    • Bushby has encountered jungles, deserts, and red tape during his walk.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Bushby is unsure if he is ready for the journey to end.
    • Bushby is pushing a cart loaded with equipment.

    What to watch next

    • Confirmation of Bushby's arrival in Hull on Monday
    • Details of Bushby's official homecoming plans
    Sources used for this update (13)
    1. www.ap.org — Best of the AP
    2. The New York Times — After 28 Years Walking Across the Globe, He’s Almost Home
    3. BBC — Hull adventurer Karl Bushby's homecoming plans revealed
    4. BBC — World trekker Karl Bushby's final push home to Hull
    5. AP News — In 28 years of walking, Karl Bushby has overcome jungle, desert and red tape. Now he's nearly home
    6. www.independent.co.uk — In 28 years of walking, Karl Bushby has overcome jungle ...
    7. The Independent — In 28 years of walking, Karl Bushby overcame jungle, desert and red tape. He's home
    8. www.cbsnews.com — Englishman Karl Bushby returns home after 28 years walking ...
    9. www.ap.org — In 28 years of walking, Karl Bushby has overcome jungle ...
    10. www.yahoo.com — In 28 years of walking, Karl Bushby has overcome jungle ...
    11. www.durangoherald.com — In 28 years of walking, Karl Bushby has overcome jungle ...
    12. www.yahoo.com — In 28 years of walking, Karl Bushby has overcome jungle ...
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