Oxfordshire firefighters are undertaking a trek in full kit to raise for charity.

Eynsham Firefighters took on the Pen Y Fan Horseshoe with donations going to the Fire Fighters Charity and Breast Cancer Now. 

The highest peak in South Wales provides a challenging climb to the summit standing at 886m.

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The horseshoe route is just over 9 miles long and takes around 6 hours to complete.

The team left at around 11am this morning (Sunday, March 12).

To donate visit: www.peoplesfundraising.com/fundraising/firefighters-trek-penyfan

A social media post said: “Today some of our crew are taking on the Pen Y Fan horseshoe to raise money for the firefighters charity and breast cancer now!

“Throughout the week it looked like we would need our ski suits but luckily the sun has come out!

“Please feel free to send on words of encouragement in the comments and also if you would like to donate to these great charities see the link below.”