Man walks from London to Birmingham in a week 'for a laugh' and not for charity

A man who walked from London to Birmingham inside a week 'for a laugh' says he has finally realised a childhood dream.

David McEntee, 23, explained that it has always been at the back of his mind to attempt the mega trip, MyLondon report.

He walked along the Grand Union Canal from its start point in Little Venice all the way up to the Midlands where it ends.

The hiking enthusiast says the 137 mile-walk was worth it - even though he wasn't raising money for charity, like most others who attempt such expeditions.

He videoed the whole journey and says it was a trip he has wanted to tackle since he was a youngster.

He said: “People would ask me… ‘Where are you off to?’ To which I would reply ‘Birmingham!’ and laugh at their astonished reactions. ‘That's a few hundred miles away isn’t it'?

He says he loved confusing stranger who asked him where he was going (David McEntee)

“Ever since I was a child I was fascinated by the Canal. I decided I would walk the whole route from end to end.

"I did it to satisfy that childhood wonder for the canal, I did it to get to know an area that I perceive to be in my back garden - and I did it to satisfy my cravings for an adventure!

“A highlight of the London section was passing ‘Paradise fields’ which are aptly named. Full of massive trees and a whistling population of birds, this stretch was beautiful and extremely peaceful. For a good 20 minutes I completely forgot I was in London."

He dreamed of doing it since he was a young boy (David McEntee)

He is now turning his skills to building out his own UK Adventure & hiking focused YouTube channel.

He continued and said: “Passing by hundreds of Canal boats, I was surprised to be regularly waved to as I walked by its dwellers. I even started returning the greetings to other Canal walkers.

“After I had left the hustle and bustle of Warwick Avenue and - Everyone I passed by seemed to be on a similar walking for fun jolly.

David videoed the whole trip, which took him nearly a whole week (David McEntee)

"Frequented by dog walkers, couples, young families and the occasional commuter I felt safe throughout the entire London Section - and for the rest of the walk to Birmingham.

“There is a real sense of community along the canal," the fitness fan added.

"I think that it can be attributed to a combination of the friendly people who live there, the pleasant and smiling walkers who explore the toe path - and down to its historic and wholesome background.”