A group of men from Workington have recently taken on a challenge of climing 42 peaks in three days. 

This challenge is known as the Bob Graham Round and the group completed it to raise money for BEE UNIQUE, who offer support for children with autism and their families. 

We spoke to one of the men, Kieran Ritchie to find out more about the challenge and what inspired them to do it. 

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Mr Ritchie said: "It's called the Bob Graham Round and it covers 42 fells in the Lake District. We did it within three days by camping out along the way. 

"I had around 15kg of supplies on my back of water food and other supplies. On the first day we did 28 miles, followed by 22 miles the second day and on day three we covered around 24 miles, with the walk starting and finishing in Keswick. 

"We've raised so far around £3,500 for BEE UNIQUE but we're hoping to reach around £4,000.

"Last year a group of us also did the three highest peaks in Britain, which are Scafell Pike, Snowdon and Ben Nevis, in which we raised money for BEE UNIQUE and also the mental health charity Mind. 

"I think we raised over £7,000 which got halfed between the two charities."

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Kieran explained that the group had always wanted to do the three peaks challenge and last year decided to do so whilst raising some money for important causes. 

He explained that BEE UNIQUE is a close cause to him and his family and some other members of the group suggested raising money for Mind. 

The group also have plans to do something similar again next year with ideas of supporting the same charity again. 

For their challenge last year a big number of people took part but for the Bob Graham Challenge fewer were involved Kieran says. 

The charity offer lots of support to children with autism and their families around the area.