Quick Info
| Profession | Explorer, extreme athlete, author and motivational speaker |
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| Nationality | Welsh (British) |
| Date of Birth | 01/11/1990 |
| Age | 35 years |
| Birthplace | Old Colwyn, Wales |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Ash Dykes
16/10/2026
Ash Dykes reported reaching Ouesso after an 83 km day on the Sangha River during the Congo Basin kayak expedition. The update came as the journey continued toward its planned finish at Mossaka.
08/10/2026
Ash Dykes began a 700 km inflatable kayak expedition down the Sangha River in the Congo Basin, setting off from Nola in the Central African Republic and heading for Mossaka in the Republic of the Congo. The trip is the first mission of his Project 6 series of six extreme expeditions over twelve months, and he expects it to take three to four weeks. He is accompanied by a local guide and a British videographer.
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Bio/Wiki
| Overview | Welsh explorer and extreme athlete who holds five Guinness World Records, four of them world firsts, set across Mongolia, Madagascar, China and Suriname since 2014. He is currently leading Project 6, a series of six expeditions in six environments over twelve months, beginning with a kayak journey down the Sangha River in the Congo Basin in October 2026. |
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| Full Name | Ashley Philip Dykes |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Ysgol Bryn Elian |
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Personal Life
| Residence | Wales |
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| Interests | Travel, outdoor activities, endurance expeditions |
Relationships & More
| Charity Role | UK ambassador for Malaria No More UK |
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Career
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| Recognition | Named National Adventurer of the Year in 2015 and ranked among the 50 Coolest Men in Wales in 2015 | ||
| Books | Mission: Possible - A Decade of Living Dangerously | ||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Worked as a lifeguard to fund his first trip to China | |
| 2. Was ranked number seven on a Wales Online list of the 50 Coolest Men in Wales in 2015 | |
| 3. Became the first person to trek across both Mongolia and Madagascar before turning 25 | |
| 4. Ranulph Fiennes has praised his determination | |
| 5. Has a large following on TikTok, where he shares updates from his expeditions |
