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After having to give up his beloved pet to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, a Chichester man is undertaking a mountainous challenge in aid of the charity.

To demonstrate his gratitude to the charity that agreed to take in and rehome his dog, Scribble, Alan Brewer, of Richmond Road, is taking on the National Three Peaks Challenge, which involves climbing the highest mountains in England, Wales and Scotland — all within 24 hours.

The challenge will see Alan trek 26 miles and ascend a total of 3,000 metres in a single day. Beginning in Scotland, he will start by climbing Ben Nevis, before embarking on a six-hour drive to Scafell Pike in the Lake District. After descending England's highest peak, he will travel through the night to Mount Snowdon in Wales and ascend at sunrise.

Alan is excited about undertaking the challenge but does find it 'a bit daunting', especially when anticipating the sleep deprivation from travelling for 24 hours straight.

Alan completing the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge.

However, climbing mountains is not a new adventure for Alan, who successfully completed the Yorkshire Three-Peaks last year, raising £1,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society. Tackling the National Three Peaks — which involves climbing the highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales — will be a whole new challenge though, all in the memory of Scribble.

Chichester man to take on National Three Peaks charity challenge in memory of beloved dog