A GROUP of businessmen has completed the latest stage of a mountainous challenge in aid of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

The adventurers aim to conquer the 12 highest peaks in the UK and Ireland, tackling one a month.

The group – labelled the walk society – completed its first peak, Skiddaw, in January.

It then took on Cross Fell, in the north Pennines.

Now members have conquered Ill Crag and Broad Crag and a 'bonus' peak – England's highest mountain!

"Due to a combination of only 20-feet visability and our navigation sending us on a magical mystery tour we also scaled Scafell Pike!" said member Rob Lewis, from Steeton, managing director of credit control agency Corporate & Commercial.

"Our treks are always fun but I've got to be honest when I found out we'd done an extra peak by accident, fun was not the first word that came to mind."

The group's next challenge is Helvellyn.

To follow its exploits, visit facebook.com/12x12MountainChallenge.

Go to justgiving.com/teams/12x12 to make a donation.