Mr Moon hopes his One Walk challenge will raise �1m for charity

Chris Moon, from Basingstoke, Hampshire, arrived in Land's End at 1710 BST on Tuesday, after walking from John O'Groats.

The 42-year-old walked the equivalent of two marathons a day since he set off 25 days ago.

He has so far raised �300,000 for the disability charity, Leonard Cheshire.

Earlier in the day, Mr Moon had said he was looking forward to "a good soak in a bath and some sleep".

Daniel Brett-Schneider, of the One Walk challenge, said: "He was looking far more refreshed than I expected him to when he finished the walk.

"The major stomach virus he had within 24 hours of starting the walk did slow him down, but he made up for it on other days and finished near enough the estimated time of 1700 BST."

He is a man of extraordinary talent and limitless courage and determination Bryan Dutton

During his effort, Mr Moon has battled with a serious stomach bug and sores on the stump of his right leg.

The former Army officer said: "This is the most punishing physical and psychological event I have undertaken.

"My reasons for undertaking One Walk were to raise funds for Leonard Cheshire's work campaigning for and providing support services to disabled people."

During his 25-day challenge, he detoured from the usual 874 mile direct route to pass through cities such as London, Newcastle, Leeds, York and Manchester - walking up to 21 hours a day.

'Toughest race'

Bryan Dutton, Director General at Leonard Cheshire said: "It is with great pride and admiration that we welcomed Chris at the end of this incredible challenge.

"He is a man of extraordinary talent and limitless courage and determination."

Mr Moon hopes his One Walk challenge will raise �1m for Leonard Cheshire - a charity which provides services for disabled people.

The former soldier was working for a landmine clearance company in Mozambique in 1995 when he lost his right arm and leg.

He has since completed the London Marathon, and in 1997 became the first leg amputee to complete the 250km Great Sahara Run - described as the toughest foot race on earth.