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"We describe our Milton as a 'yomp through the Garden of Eden' and this idyllic venue is a theatrical Eden," he said.

While John goes for a power yomp around the block, Dave Tindall will guide you through the afternoon.

I set off at a fast yomp, jogging fifty, walking fifty.

Other ways he made himself more recognisable include dreaming up media-friendly capers such as a 007-style photocall with Aston Martin cars on the Queen's official birthday, and a "farewell tour" that included a three-day yomp over the Lebanese hills with a TV crew in tow.

After the long, hard yomp to the top of the hill, the chaotic descent towards the finish line had started.