A Carlisle firefighter has completed an epic triathlon in memory of his beloved grandmother.

Richie Hinson is a firefighter at Carlisle East Fire Station and over the past month has taken on a gruelling triathlon which has seen him swim 21 miles, cycle 980 miles, and run a further 120 miles.

Richie completed the swim, the equivalent of 1,360 lengths or the distance of the English Channel, at Haltwhistle Outdoor Swimming Pool, rode on his back from Land's End to John O'Groats before running the coast-to-coast route.

As part of the challenge, Richie, who is a fitness enthusiast, has raised money for Alzheimer's Society, a national charity that supports those living with dementia.

This is a charity close to Richie's heart after his nan battled the condition.

He said: "I saw someone do this challenge back in 2012 and at the time I was quite into my triathlon and I thought it was a great challenge to do one day so the seed was planted then.

"Ultra running took over for a few years and I did a few challenges with just the running but last year I saw an opportunity to get this triathlon done this year.

"With my nan having dementia and seeing how she lost her memories in her later life, it made me want to make the most of the time I have got with my family and make as many good memories as I can.

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"Alzheimer's Society is a charity close to my heart and anything I can do to support them to do good things for other people and help people who are suffering with dementia and their families.

Carlisle East Fire Station have congratulated Richie on his outstanding effort.

Richie has already raised more than £3,500 and anybody still wishing to donate can do so via the Just Giving page.