A gruelling mountain marathon is set to be tackled by a hardy team of walkers, in memory of "a truly great man".

Tez Baxter and nine of his friends will be doing the fundraising challenge on Sunday, in memory of his late father Arthur.

Mr Baxter, 58, of Cleator Moor, died in October last year following a battle with secondary cancer.

Son Tez, 26, said: "Arthur influenced so many people's lives and is missed by all who knew him. Even though he has gone, he still continues to inspire us."

The Arthur Baxter Mountain Marathon will see the ten-strong team walk from Ennerdale Bridge to Seathwaite, Keswick, covering ten Wainwrights: Red Pike, High Stile, High Crag, Haystacks, Brandreth, Green Gable, Great Gable, Scafell Pike, Allen Crags, Glaramara.

Joining Tez will be: Laurie Crayston, Callum Fraser, Nathan Grundill, Sam Pitt, Luke Higgins, Andrew Wilson, Seb Capner, Glyn Butler and Sean Rickerby

Tez says: "We are aiming to do it in under 15 hours. It's not going to be a walk in the park, so to speak."

Money raised will be given to Macmillan nurses and Cancer Research UK.

The group has raised over £2,200 including a donation of £1,000 from The Sellafield Contractors Charity Committee.

The time taken will be recorded and future groups will be challenged to beat the time, raising funds for the same charities.

Tez paid tribute to his father, saying: "The world lost a truly great man, inspirational community figure and the kindest soul."

Mr Baxter worked for Norweb, now Electricity Northwest Ltd, for over 40 years. He was also leader of 2nd Cleator Moor scouts, and was involved in Cleator Moor Town Council. In later years, he provided the PA system for events such as Remembrance Sunday in Castle Park.