A YOUTH charity supporting vulnerable young people is challenging walkers to a 34km mountain trek to raise vital funds.

The Youth Adventure Trust 10 Peaks Challenge gets teams to climb 10 peaks in 10 hours in the Brecon Beacons to pay for a structured mentoring and outdoor pursuit programme.

The charity, based on the Windmill Hill Business Park, was founded by Wiltshire adventurer Sir David Hempleman-Adams, who was the first person to reach the north and south poles and climb the highest peaks in all seven continents.

The programme enables the young people to build the confidence and resilience to face some of their own daily challenges and give them a sense of achievement.

The challenge, held on June 7, asks individuals and companies to create a team of four or six.

There is no entry fee but teams are requested to raise £1,500 minimum sponsorship.

For more information contact philippa@youthadventuretrust.org.uk