This week, a police sergeant from Ferndown and a fire-fighter from Weymouth will make an attempt to climb the three highest peaks in the UK, for charity.

Sergeant Lynne Cooper who is based at Ferndown police station and her travelling partner, Paul Johnson - a fire-fighter stationed at Weymouth - will not only climb the three highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales, they will also cycle the route between each peak as an alternative to driving between ascents – the usual way of meeting this challenge.

Their adventure starts on Thursday 4 September 2008 and will take in Ben Nevis, Scafell and Snowdon involving 25 miles of walking and 500 miles of cycling.

They hope to raise between £3,000 and £4,000 for Woodlarks Campsite in Farnham - which provides accessible camping for people with disabilities - where Lynne helps run a camp and Paul is a volunteer carer.

East Dorset Section Commander, Inspector Mike Darkin, and Lynne’s husband, Glenn Cooper in a back-up vehicle, will accompany the pair throughout the 7-day trip.

Lynne, who has been training in her spare time for the past eight months, said: “I’ve completed many charity expeditions before, but this has got to be the maddest! I’m used to walking and cycling long distances but this is the first time that I have combined the two.

“I’m very excited about the downhill sections as I’m not as fit as I would like, however I’ve managed to fit in around 1,500 miles worth of cycling in the lead up to this challenge.

“I know it’s going to hurt, however I’m determined to complete the journey no matter what.”

Seb, Dorset Fire and Rescue Service’s Safety Educational Bear will also be joining Lynne and Paul on the trip.

Photograph courtesy Dorset Police

More information on the trip
CLICK HERE

To see the BLOG (updated daily)
CLICK HERE