Man's 'daft' charity walk from UK to Ibiza

Henry Moores said he wanted to "do something a bit crazy"

A man who is trekking more than 1,400 miles on foot from England to Ibiza for charity has said he always wanted "to do something a bit daft in my younger years".

Henry Moores has already made his way through England and France on his walk to the Spanish island, having setting off from Manchester in April.

The 22-year-old from Macclesfield has raised more than £50,000 for a foundation set up to support vulnerable children by the parents of nine-year-old double amputee, Tony Hudgell.

Mr Moores, who has been gaining popularity on social media after posting videos of his journey, said there was "no way I’m not having a pint" when he finally arrives in Ibiza.

The 22-year-old is fundraising for the Tony Hudgell foundation

Speaking from an isolated town in the mountains of Catalonia, he told BBC Radio Manchester that "everything's in pain, but you sort of get used to it".

He aims to finish the 1,491 mile (2,400 km) journey in 60 days, having already walked through two countries.

He took a day off for his birthday in Barcelona.

"I had a few people recognise me [there], which I thought was nuts. Some English lady went, 'Are you the guy walking to Ibiza?'"

At a hostel in the city centre, he said a group from Belgium also recognised him from his social media videos of his challenging journey, which has been made tough at times by mosquitoes and language barriers.

Henry Moores set off with just a backpack from the centre of Manchester.

Mr Moores has already surpassed his fundraising goal of £50,000 for the Tony Hudgell Foundation, which he described as a "real special charity".

It is named after nine-year-old Tony Hudgell from Kent, who had both legs amputated after he was abused by his parents as a baby.

The foundation was set up by Tony's adoptive mother, Paula Hudgell OBE, to help children affected by physical, emotional or psychological abuse.

She said the charity was "honoured" to be chosen by Mr Moores, who she described as "truly incredible", adding his walking feat would "inspire so many people".

He said mosquitoes and the language barrier have proved challenging at times.

Mr Moores has just under two weeks of walking left before he reaches his destination.

He said he was "so lucky to be doing what I am doing", while "having a good laugh along the way and meeting lots of new people".

"It can get hard, but I know it’s just a test, and it’s only going to strengthen me further in my life."

He said he "100% plan's to party" when he gets to Ibiza.