Briton on around-the-world walk since 1998 refused access to Channel Tunnel for final leg
British adventurer Karl Bushby has been denied permission to walk through the Channel Tunnel to complete his 36,000-mile global trek. Eurotunnel cited safety and operational constraints, leaving the explorer to consider alternative methods to finish his journey.
Why it matters
The story highlights the tension between individual human endurance feats and the strict safety regulations governing critical international infrastructure.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Kevin Shoesmith East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Getty Images Former British paratrooper Karl Bushby wants to use the Channel Tunnel to return to the UK after a 28-year journey A British adventurer has been refused permission to use the Channel Tunnel to complete his 36,000-mile walk around the world.
The article presents both the adventurer's perspective and the official safety justification from the tunnel operator.
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