Tuesday June 23 2020, 12.01am, The Times.

These are external links and will open in a new windowA former British paratrooper has left the previously uninhabited island where he had been isolating after lockdown measures were introduced during a fundraising challenge.Chris Lewis, from Swansea, had walked 12,000 miles of the UK coastline after setting off from Wales in August 2017.He was given special permission to live in the only house on Hildasay, Shetland, with his dog Jet.The 39-year-old was originally sleeping in a tent on mainland Shetland when lockdown restrictions were imposed on 23 March. These are external links and will open in a new windowA former British paratrooper is isolating on a previously uninhabited island after lockdown measures were introduced midway through a fundraising challenge to walk the UK coastline.Chris Lewis has walked 12,000 miles after setting off from near his home in Swansea in August 2017.He has now been given special permission to live in the one house on Hildasay, Shetland, with his dog Jet.The 108-hectare island sits off the west coast of the Shetland mainland.The 39-year-old was sleeping in a tent on mainland Shetland when lockdown restrictions were imposed on 23 March to limit the spread of coronavirus.However, he and Jet were taken to Hildasay by boat and have remained there ever since.Their new home is a former shepherd's hut without running water, heating or electricity. "I feel I left a part of me behind when I left and I look forward to my return in years to come." He was in Shetland at the time the coronavirus outbreak struck.

"Mr Lewis is raising money for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity - with donations so far reaching more than £140,000. Please The subscription details associated with this account need to be updated. Coronavirus in Scotland: Charity walker Chris Lewis leaves lockdown island Hildasay. The items are left on the island’s pier, and Lewis then walks the 600 metres from the house to retrieve them.Lewis collects driftwood, forages and fishes for his food, and always makes sure he has a three-week supply of dog food for Jet.Hildasay has been uninhabited since the late 19th century, Besides Lewis and Jet, there are 15 sheep and thousands of birds.“It has really given me a chance to enjoy the island,” Lewis said. Please Chris Lewis, 40, had walked 12,000 miles since setting off from the Gower Peninsula, near his home city of Swansea, south Wales, in August 2017Listen to Times Radio for the latest well-informed debate, expert analysis and breaking newsRegistered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. Lewis holed up in a small hut house on Hildasay, which has no electricity, heating or water, and received supplies by boat. "Since then, Mr Lewis has survived thanks to a regular boat drop bringing fresh water and coal.He said he collects driftwood, forages and fishes for his food, and always makes sure he has a three-week supply of dog food for Jet.Hildasay has been uninhabited since the late 19th Century, with Mr Lewis and Jet joined only by 15 sheep and thousands of birds. Chris Lewis and his dog Jet were given permission to stay on Hildasay to the west of Scalloway to isolate on during his fundraising quest. What an adventure the last three months have been living on our own island in lockdown! These are external links and will open in a new window

You have to look at it in a very positive way. he wrote on Facebook. Coronavirus: Ex-soldier self-isolating on 'uninhabited' Hildasay This will be over for me when it’s over for everyone else.”Coal, water and food are brought over by boat when the weather allows. Everybody is in isolation at the moment – it’s the one thing I can do. Chris Lewis and his dog Jet left the island on Friday morning He thanked locals for the "outstanding" love and support shown to him during his stay. Tuesday June 23 2020, 12.01am, The Times. You have to make the best of it.”Chris Lewis and his dog, Jet.


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