INTREPID fundraisers are being invited to scale some of the region’s most famous peaks in aid of a much-loved charity.

The North East Autism Society (NEAS) has teamed up with the Walk and Talk Trust to offer supporters the chance to tour three features known fondly as the Cleveland Three Peaks – Roseberry Topping, Hanging Stone, and Highcliff Nab.

Kevin Meikle, NEAS’s fundraising manager, said: “We’re thrilled to be partnering up with the Walk and Talk Trust again, after several successful collaborations in the last few years.

"We wanted a walk that was exciting, but didn't require everyone to be a seasoned mountaineer, and The Walk and Talk Trust has delivered. They've come up with a brilliant route that will delight experienced hikers thanks to its stunning views and unique features, but is also accessible to less experienced walkers.

"The Cleveland Three Peaks walk represents a fantastic opportunity to explore some of our region’s most beautiful landscapes, do some walking and talking, and raise money towards the Society’s vital work in our communities."

Starting from Guisborough Rugby Club at 9am on May 20, walkers will head south into the North York Moors National Park, where they’ll pass through Hutton Village and Hutton Lowcross woods enroute to Roseberry Topping.

After scaling the crooked 320-metre summit, the group will proceed across Newton Moor to hanging Stone, and then finally to Highcliffe Nab. The circular route will then take participants back through Guisborough Woods to the start point.

The 10-mile route will also take in sights like Captain Cook’s Monument, Eston Nab, and the coastal path between Hartlepool and Sunderland.

Geoff Simpson, chief executive of the Walk and Talk Trust, said: “I’m delighted that we’re once again working with the North East Autism Society to deliver an exciting walk that balances a good level of accessibility with a measure of challenge.

“Our guides have planned a fantastic route that offers some fantastic views across our region, and we’re eagerly looking forward to getting started.”

Walkers can visit www.ne-as.org.uk/Event/clevelandthreepeaks to sign-up for the challenge. Registration costs £15 for adults and £5 for children, and participants are asked to raise a target of £50 for the North East Autism Society.