Two Godalming dads have raised close to £4,000 for a charity that helps mothers and babies survive and thrive worldwide after cycling the combined height of Britain's three highest peaks late last month.

Rob Tong and Rob Newnes-Smith, both 45, cycled three famous Surrey ascents: Box Hill four times; Leith Hill five times; and Hindhead Hill seven times on July 25th in a bid to raise at least £1,000 for Women and Children First.

Women and Children First's work includes helping pregnant women in countries including Malawi, Uganda and Ethiopia to get access to the medical care they need.

In Malawi, the charity has helped communities make bicycle ambulances, attaching a stretcher, to help reduce the time it takes to get to medical centres.

Prior to the challenge Mark Mina, fundraising and communications manager at Women and Children First, said: "We are incredibly grateful that Rob and Rob are taking this incredible challenge to help women and children survive and thrive. The difficulties these communities face is even more severe with the threat of coronavirus in Africa, reducing access to ambulances. The money raised will help support more pregnant women."

Speaking on behalf of himself and his companion, Mr Tong said: "Over 13 hours after departure we scaled the third and final peak at Hindhead – no thanks to the rain storms, six punctures and two bike changes – 3,433m climbed and 190km cycled.

"It was a long, tough day but we were bowled over by the generous donations adding up to over £4,000 (with Gift Aid) for Women and Children First. Amazing."