A 71-year-old retired rugby referee from Devon is currently undertaking a second fundraising challenge to raise money for the My name’5 Doddie Foundation.

David Hinshelwood aims to complete a walk covering 300+ miles of moorland and mountains on both sides of the Border.

The walk which started on Saturday June 10 at Kirk Yetholm, in the Scottish Borders headed south across the Cheviot Hills to meet Hadrian’s Wall.

And that was the starting point for the Pennine Journey – a circular 247 mile walk around the Northern Pennines and the Yorkshire Dales.

A few years ago he did the same route in the opposite direction for the same cause.

All being well he will finish on Thursday June 29.

David said: " “In 1994, my mother died from Motor Neuron Disease (MND) after a debilitating battle which dominated the last several years of her life.

“ This walk is to celebrate Mum’s memory, and to raise funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation – funds which will be used for driving research to secure treatments and eventually a cure for MND, and to raise funds to support families who are going through the same ordeal.

“A huge frustration that accompanies a diagnosis of MND is the lack of treatments available, and the terrible prognosis that this causes. I am walking again for those who cannot.

“My daughter Emma will join me for part of the route and my son Matthew had also planned to take part but he injured his foot.

“My wide Mo has been very supportive because she knows how much doing this means to me.

You can follow my progress via my facebook page.

“So please sponsor me, and support a great cause. With your help, we can bring hope to the lives of MND sufferers and their families."

Dave has just passes his target of £2,500. You can donate here.