YOUNG farmers from the South West completed the three peaks challenge in just 24 hours - and managed to raise over £4,500 for charity. 

Cornwall YFC members started the challenge with Ben Nevis at 6am on Saturday, September 9. They then travelled to Scafell Pike ad finished at Snowdon on Sunday, September 10. 

The team, which consisted of 13 YFC members, completed the three peaks in under 24 hours, including travel time.

South West Farmer: Cornwall YFC taking part in the three peaks challenge.

All the money raised during the challenge is going towards The Wave Project, The Headland Unit at Treliske, Penhaligon's Friends and Cornwall YFC. 

So far, the team have raised £4,616. 

A post on the Cornwall YFC facebook page said: "Over a period of twenty four hours, members of Cornwall YFC have managed to summit the three highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales.

South West Farmer: Cornwall YFC taking part in the three peaks challenge.

"Most likely the hardest thing each individual has done, both physically and mentally, but what a great team they all made, supplying each other with constant support and motivation."

If you would like to support the YFC and donate then visit www.justgiving.com/team/cornwallyfcthreepeaks

South West Farmer: Cornwall YFC taking part in the three peaks challenge.