A hiker has set a new record for a self-supported, solo walk of three highest peaks across three countries.
James Forrest, 37, of Cockermouth, Cumbria, took 16 days, 15 hours, 39 minutes and 51 seconds to climb Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon and walk between each.
The inov-8 ambassador's challenge extended to 500 miles.
The previous self-supported record of 19 days, 18 hours and 35 minutes was set by Tina Page in 2017, while the overall record – with a support crew – is held by Tom Mountney with nine days, 11 hours and 39 minutes.
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James on his record-breaking three peaks hike
James began in Scotland at Glen Nevis Youth Hostel and climbed Ben Nevis, which is the UK's highest mountain at 1345 metres. He then hiked several long-distance trails, including the West Highland Way, Clyde Walkway, Annandale Way and Cumbria Way to reach Scafell Pike, which is England's tallest mountain at 978 metres.
James then walked to Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales, via the Lancaster Canal Path and Wales Coast Path.
Just as he was about to climb the 1§085 metre mountain, James fell ill and almost had to abandon his record breaking hike.
High temperatures caused sunstroke and vomiting but he managed to keep going and after reaching the top of Snowdon he descended to reach the finish at the town of Llanberis.
Hiking alone with no support crew or pre-arranged help, James carried all his kit and camping equipment in a backpack. He re-supplied with food en route and stayed in hotels in more urbanised areas.
He said: "It has been a rollercoaster of an adventure: dizzying highs and crushing lows, with hardship and euphoria in equal measure.
"But I've absolutely loved challenging myself and pushing my boundaries."
