Peter Hill, a 70-year-old man from West Bromwich, has reached a milestone by visiting his 25,000th pub, marking what is believed to be the world’s longest pub crawl. His journey began in 1984 and has since spanned nearly four decades.

Hill’s quest took him to the Old Royal Library in Great Malvern, Worcestershire, on Friday, after touring numerous pubs in Grimsby. Over the years, he has traveled an estimated 410,000 miles and consumed approximately 58,730 pints. Alongside his pub visits, Hill has raised £36,000 for charity and spent around £336,000 on drinks.

The challenge started when Hill and his friends from the Black Country Ale Tairsters group began visiting 250 pubs listed on a map issued by Wolverhampton-based brewer Banks’s. His approach is measured; he generally visits no more than 12 pubs in a single day and typically has just a half-pint in each establishment.

Hill noted that his wife occasionally accompanies him on these outings, though he takes care that their trips and holidays do not become extended pub crawls. Despite the extensive undertaking, Hill remains committed to continuing his quest as long as his health allows and finds enjoyment in the experience.