It's all uphill from now on, for Harrold Firefighters!

pic caption : L-R Front row - Watch Commander Richard Litson, Firefighter Charlie Daniels and Watch Commander James Bayliss get a push start from their colleagues at Harrold Fire Station.

Three firefighters from Harrold will be facing an uphill challenge in June, as they cycle over 1,000 miles and climb over 11,000 feet to raise money for The Firefighters Charity and Help The Heroes.

Watch Commander James Bayliss, Firefighter Charlie Daniels and Watch Commander Richard Litson will set off on their bikes from Harrold Fire Station on June 20 to ride to and then climb the three peaks of Ben Nevis, Scarfell Pike and Snowdon. Supported by Firefighter Peter Redman, who will driving the support van with spares and equipment.

“To date we have cycled 2,770 miles in various fundraisers. We have done Lands End to John O’Groats, both ways, and wanted to do something a bit different this year. We enjoy a challenge and this will certainly be a test of stamina!” said James.

Full details of their itinerary and how you can make a donation can be found at www.justgiving.com/jamescharliedick.

The challenge consists of a route of 1,150 miles leaving/returning to Harrold, Bedfordshire and climbing the three highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales (Scarfell Pike, Ben Nevis and Snowdon) a total of 11,178 ft / 3407m.

20th June leave Harrold
20th Lincoln
21st Thirsk
22nd Jedburgh
23rd Perth
24th Fort William
25th Climb Ben Nevis
26th Kilmarnock
27th Keswick
28th Climb Scarfell Pike and onto Lancaster
29th Denbigh
30th Bets y coed and climb Snowdon
1 July Telford and finally 2 July back to Harrold.