AN Otley man will attempt to climb the three tallest mountains in Great Britain - and cycle between them - to raise funds for Ukraine. 

Matt Whittle will take on the challenge alongside his friend Ben Kay-Coles.

They will tackle the gruelling challenge in aid of the Disasters Emergency Committee Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal. 

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It will involve 20 miles of hiking, more than 500 miles of cycling and more elevation gain than Mount Everest. 

Matt said: "I've wanted to do this challenge for a number of years, when the situation in Ukraine began to escalate in February I wanted to do something to help.

"After watching Lachlan Morton complete his epic ride from Munich to the Ukraine border I realised that this challenge would help draw the perfect inspiration to help the people of Ukraine."

Matt and Ben are undertaking the fundraiser between September 10 and September 18.

Visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/bikeandhike3peaks to donate.