A group of nine dads, uncles and friends have travelled to Conwy to start an extreme fundraising challenge for Tŷ Hafan.

On June 26, the cycling group, all connected to Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice, began their journey to North Wales to undertake the gruelling four-day #BikeBoatBoot challenge.

The fathers, Paul Fears, Dan Forbes, Ryan Tomlinson, Chris Thomas, James Meacham, Lee Morgan and Anthony Boggis, have teamed up with Lee's brother Laurence Morgan and Jason Foster, Tŷ Hafan’s director of finance.

Starting on June 27 and ending on June 30, the team plans to cycle off-road, hike miles of mountain trails and kayak the length of Lake Bala.

The total journey expected to exceed 200 miles in an effort to raise £50,000 for the children’s hospice.

Lee Morgan, one of the fathers participating, lost his son Ezra to SMA Type 1.

He recalled, "Tŷ Hafan were absolutely incredible and made us all at home!

"They made the last memories count!

"And they are still supporting us now."

Anthony Boggis, whose son Rhys was diagnosed with a unique health condition, shared his standpoint.

He said: "Rhys fought every day for 16 years and I’m taking on this challenge in memory of him.

"It's my way of thanking Tŷ Hafan for the support they gave to Rhys and the support they continue to give to my family."

James Meacham added: "We know it’s going to be hard, but we’ve all trained hard and this group are the most mentally strong people I know.

"We’ll get each other through it, because we know how much Tŷ Hafan means."

Dan Forbes, said: "Excited to get into it, click in to ‘go’ mode and shut out the day-to-day for a bit."

Ryan Tomlinson, taking part in honour of his son Talis who has a rare mitochondrial condition said: "The money raised will, no doubt, be substantial for Tŷ Hafan.

"Tŷ Hafan gives a new meaning to family."

The group has already raised more than £35,000 and hopes to hit its target by Sunday.