Although Craig Caldwell was the first person to climb all of the Munros and Tops in one continuous journey, Townsend was the first to do so entirely on foot covering 1,700 miles (2,700 km) and 575,000 feet (170,000 m) of ascent over all 517 of the 3,000 ft (914 m) Scottish summits listed in Munro's Tables.
Craig Caldwell was the first to climb all Munros and Tops consecutively, while Townsend accomplished this feat entirely on foot, covering a significant distance and elevation gain across all 517 Scottish summits.