They were part of a four-man team which tackled a 50-mile on and off-road cycle, climbing and descending Helvellyn and canoeing Thirlmere.

Corporate sponsors included Steico SE, Target Timber Systems, Fillcrete Ltd, Twinfix and Salvatori Transport.

The team finished 8th out of a field of 85 teams and were only 30 minutes behind the winners with a time of 9 hours 4 mins.

Mr Wilson followed the challenge by cycling to Paris to raise money for cancer research.

To make a donation to Action Medical Research, which is dedicated to improving the health of babies and children, go to www.action.org.uk/sponsor/mamilmarauderss014rts23.