St Richard's Hospice, Worcester, is seeking walkers interested in taking part in the Three Peaks Challenge.

The hospice, which cares for patients and families living with cancer and other life threatening illnesses, needs 10 people to tackle Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon - all within 24 hours on the weekend of Saturday, August 16, and Sunday, August 17.

Walkers will ascend more than 10,500ft and cover a combined walking distance of 25 miles. A minibus will be provided to transport walkers between the mountains.

Joanna Street, St Richard's fund-raiser, said: "The highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales pose a great challenge - one after the other in just 24 hours. But the sense of achievement is enormous and you really will feel on top of the world when you have done it."

Last summer a team raised £5,000 for the hospice, and each participant is asked to collect a minimum sponsorship of £500.

Contact Joanna Street on 01905 763963 or e-mail fund-raisingassist@ strichards.org.uk.