Ultramarathon runner crosses Devon on England tour

Frank Wainwright is attempting to run 62 ultramarathons in 62 days

A man running 62 ultramarathons in 62 days to raise funds for disadvantaged young people has visited Devon and Cornwall.

Frank Wainwright, 54, is running nearly more than 30 miles (48km) a day - totalling about 2,000 miles (3,219km) across England.

He began the challenge on 1 July in Newcastle, where he is expected to end the tour at the end of August.

He ran from Bolventor, Cornwall, to Okehampton, Devon, on Wednesday.

'Wonderful country'

He is due to arrive in North Tawton later before running to Wellington, Somerset, via Tiverton on Friday.

Mr Wainwright is fundraising for a number of charities, including the Brathay Trust, which aims to inspire young people to make positive changes.

"Each day I'm out doing this, I'm having a brilliant day," he said.

"I meet brilliant people each day, seeing this wonderful country at a gentle pace.

"I'm also working pretty hard to raise some money for charity, which is a very crucial thing I wanted to do in my life, to leave a legacy for disadvantaged children."