A MAN walking 630-miles along the South West coastline has reached his half-way point.

Jim Bray, from Sampford Peverell, set off on his journey on June 10, to raise money for FORCE cancer charity and the Seamoor Unit Fund at North Devon District Hospital.

Mr Bray, a former sub-editor of the Mid Devon Star, quit his job as a communications manager to undertake the eight week walk.

So far he has raised more than £6,000 for the cancer charities and families that have suffered the experience of a loved one having cancer.

The journey is being document on social media and he makes his way along the trail.

The halfway point was reached on July 7, the 28th day of the 56 day journey.

Mr Bray said: "It has been an amazing experience so far and some of the scenery is breathtaking.

“I’m particularly fond of high green cliffs, some of which are so pretty it’s as if they’ve been created by an artist or sculptor.

"There are so many things to like about the coastline and each day brings something new, whether it’s rugged cliffs, interesting rock formations, headlands that jut into the sea, golden sandy beaches, inaccessible little coves, nice harbours, birds, wildlife, colourful flora and fauna or boats of all shapes and sizes.

"The best views often mean tougher walking, whether it’s crossing deep, steep valleys, climbing hundreds of steps or clambering over rocks, but it’s all been worth it.

"I’ve got through two pairs of walking boots but have managed to stay fairly healthy apart from a sprained left foot for a few days, swollen ankles throughout one walk in North Devon, a touch of sunburn and a few aches, pains, insect bites and stings.

"Your feet do get sore at times but they’ve been feeling better of late thanks to a combination of foot cream, Paracetamol and Ibuprofen.

"I’ve also managed to stay relatively dry, apart from one or two exceptions, and it’s helped that most of the time it hasn’t been too hot."

To keep his spirits up during the long trek, Mr Bray has a full English breakfast every morning, and is sure to have a beer or a cider at the end of every day.

The walker gained the support of Huntsham Cour, a private hire Victorian manor, to keep him going along the way.

Mr Bray reached his 400 mile point on Sunday, July 17. His journey is set to finish at Poole Harbour in Dorset on August 4.