Ash Dykes

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Hiker, author and presenter

Ash Dykes is a 3x world first record holder, speaker, author and TV presenter.

He's walked across Mongolia solo & unsupported, has hiked the entire length of Madagascar and became the first person to walk the length of the Yangtze River in China, a mammoth 4,000 miles taking 352 days to complete.

Throughout these expeditions, Ash faced many challenges, from catching malaria, being held at gun point, crossing crocodile infested rivers, hunting, gathering, was stalked by a packs of wolves, has had 10 members evacuated and almost died of heat stroke in the Gobi Desert…. Among much more.

Ash’s impact extends beyond his adventures; he has served as the UK Ambassador for Madagascar Tourism and the Special Ambassador of Malaria No More UK. His journey has earned him recognition on prestigious global platforms, including The Joe Rogan Podcast, BBC World News, Forbes, and TEDx Talks, making him a sought-after speaker and an inspiration to audiences around the world.

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