He completed 106,188 metres of incline - the equivalent to climbing Mount Everest 12 times.

12:58, Sun, Mar 24, 2024 | UPDATED: 13:06, Sun, Mar 24, 2024

A dad has completed a marathon cycle tour of ALL 624 National Trust properties in the UK. Huw Davies, 47, racked up 5,376 miles in the saddle during his year-long mission - pedaling up to 90 miles a day.

Huw Davies

He managed to visit roughly 73 per cent of the country piles in just three months - with his wife and daughters following in a £40k Chausson motorhome.

(Image: SWNS)

Huw Davies

But he then spent nine months visiting the remaining homes during weekends - fueled by jacket potatoes and flapjacks from National Trust cafes and service stations.

(Image: SWNS)

Invalid email

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info

Huw Davies

His final stop was Woodchester Park, Gloucestershire, and he completed his 'Tour de National Trust' after 862 hours in the saddle.

He completed 106,188 metres of incline - the equivalent to climbing Mount Everest 12 times.

(Image: SWNS)

Huw Davies

Huw, from Stroud, Gloucestershire, said he decided to undertake the challenge to see for himself how cycle-friendly the properties were.

(Image: SWNS)

Huw Davies

The head of data at the National Trust said: "The whole thing kicked off in lockdown - I started thinking 'is it possible to visit them all by bike?'

(Image: SWNS)