DAY 83 (and final) - OSTIA to PONTILE DI OSTIA - 12 July 2026

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Today was the final day of our walk across Italy! 

We checked out of our Rome accommodation and took the metro to Ostia. The train was packed with happy Italians with beach umbrellas and eskies going to the beach for the day.

On arrival, we resumed our walk by following the line of people through the streets to the beach. In Italy, most of the beaches are privately owned, but access to the sea and shoreline remain free. We strolled to the end of the jetty, taking the obligatory photos, and... our coast-to-coast walk was done!

We're signing off now. We've got a couple of days in Ostia before heading home. 

Thanks to everyone who has followed along with us, regularly or just by reading a post every now and then. Until next time...

The short stroll from the train station to the beach at Ostia
Lingering by the beach at Ostia
Out to the Pontile di Ostia, the end point of our coast to coast walk across Italy
The Mediterranean Sea at Ostia
Ceremonial selfie to mark the end of our 1685 kilometre walk across Italy
Day 83 - Map

Day:                               83 (and final)
Distance:                      1.32 km
Walking time:               0 hrs 18 mins
Elevation gain:             0 metres
Total elevation gain:   30,316 metres 
Total distance:             1,685.38 km

Comments

  1. The Murphys13 July 2026 at 00:12

    Congratulations! Have thoroughly enjoyed following your adventures. Will miss the daily dose of beautiful scenery, wonderful food and quirky discoveries. Safe travels.

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    1. Barkers13 July 2026 at 07:39

      Thanks for following along - we're glad you enjoyed our adventures!

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  2. Jane & Tony13 July 2026 at 04:18

    What an adventure you have both had and we have enjoyed following your journey. It is now time to relax and puddle around. Looking forward to seeing you and hearing more tales 💕🌷

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    1. Barkers13 July 2026 at 07:40

      Oh yes, we're enjoying the relax bit! See you soon.

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  3. VLN13 July 2026 at 23:33

    Congratulations on arrival at the seaside and completing your walk.

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  4. Barkers14 July 2026 at 05:34

    Thanks VLN!

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  5. Anonymous14 July 2026 at 08:37

    Congratulations on completing the walk. I hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Italy. The blog has been a fantastic record of the journey great pictures, great food and great history.

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  6. Barkers14 July 2026 at 13:17

    Glad you enjoyed it and yes, we are making the most of the time we have left in Italy 😊

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  7. Anonymous15 July 2026 at 01:19

    What an amazing, incredible and mind blowing achievement. We definitely appreciate the significance and enormity of what you guys have just finished. Saying "congratulations " doesn't seem quite enough. Not walking will now feel strange! R and R

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  8. Barkers15 July 2026 at 06:07

    Not walking actually feels great! We're ready to stop now.Thanks for supporting us 😊

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  9. Anonymous16 July 2026 at 13:51

    Well done you two,! Great to see your happy faces on the opposite coast. Wendy

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  10. Anonymous17 July 2026 at 04:40

    Wow. Have been following your adventure intermittently and enjoying the day to day coverage and photos. Back to Oz now or more European travels?

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  11. Barkers17 July 2026 at 09:58

    We're back in Australia! Time for some local adventures, perhaps in the bookshop or garden...

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  12. Anonymous30 July 2026 at 12:40

    Well I finally caught up! It was wonderful following your big adventure. Thanks for sharing! Hope to see you around now you are back on Oz. Carolyn

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