Four "Wild Walkers" are preparing to take on one of the UK's toughest hiking trails for charity next month.

Celeste, Gail, Dave and Pete, all local to the Brecon Beacons, will trek the Pennine Way for Parkinson's UK.

The Pennine Way is one of the UK's toughest hiking challenges. The group will be walking 268 miles in just 16 days - more than 16 miles a day.

Steeped in history and traversing spectacular landscapes, the iconic Pennine Way stretches across England’s wild northern uplands. The combined ascent for the route is around 36,000 feet, well exceeding the height of Mount Everest.

The intrepid Wild Walkers, will set off just after World Parkinson Day on April 11, and will be spurred on by the loss of one of their friends. The group regularly trek the hills near their homes in the Brecon Beacons and on this fundraising adventure the backup team of Ross and Kevin will be there to patch them up if needed.

Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition and affects about 145,000 people in the UK. There are many symptoms which vary from person to person but the most common include shaking, slowness of movement and muscle stiffness, hallucinations, sleeplessness and anxiety. It is a progressive condition and currently there is no cure but medication and regular exercise can ease the symptoms in earlier stages. 

Parkinson’s UK is a charity which supports research into the condition and provides help and support to those affected.

If you would like to support the Wild Walkers and Parkinson’s UK, visit their JustGiving page: www.justgiving.com/page/wild-walkers-1676395877551

For more information about Parkinson's UK and the work they do, visit their website.