A Kinmel Bay carpenter is set to take on a gruelling charity challenge.
Chris Bamber, 56, plans to trek the entire 270-mile Pennine Way route in May.
He will camp out throughout the journey to raise funds for Tŷ Gobaith, the only children's hospice in North Wales.
Mr Bamber is well known in the area for his fitness pursuits and has already raised more than £2,000 in sponsorship for the charity.
Mr Bamber said: "I have done Offa’s Dyke for charity before, which is 170 miles, so there’s an extra 100 miles on this one.
"This time, I thought that if I was going to do it and punish my body, then I wanted to support a local charity and started thinking about hospices.
"I knew a few people who have accessed the care and bereavement services at Tŷ Gobaith, and when I researched it, I knew it was the one."
The former Abergele and Rhyl rugby player recently visited the hospice at an open day.
He said: "It made things a lot more real.
"It gave me a mixture of feelings, but is a really lovely place.
"I was gobsmacked by the figures they require to run every year and the minimal funding they get, so was inspired to try and raise as much as I can to help."
To conserve energy throughout the journey, Mr Bamber will carry minimal kit and clothing.
He said: "When the weather is bad or the ground is boggy, it can really sap your energy, so I have swapped for a smaller tent and will only carry minimal clothing which I can wash in streams or villages and rotate wearing them."
He plans to complete the hike over 12 days.
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Sian Golding, the hospice fundraiser supporting Mr Bamber, said: "This is an incredible challenge and we are so impressed by Chris’ positive attitude and determination.
"It was wonderful to welcome him to the hospice to pull focus on the true cause and help him get extra inspiration for his fundraising.
"Every penny Chris raises will help us on our mission to reach and support every local child and family living with a life-threatening condition.
"Good luck, Chris, we hope the weather’s kind and we’ll be thinking of you every step of the way."
Supporters can sponsor Mr Bamber at justgiving.com/page/chris-bamber-1734991055346.
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